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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,223.95 and 493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,223.95 and 493.96 is: 681.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,223.95 = 493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,223.95 = 493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,223.95 × 493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 604,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,582.34/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.65

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