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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.96, 1,223.90 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.96, 1,223.90 and 494.08 is: 681.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.96 : 1,223.90 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.96/1,223.90 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.96x = 1,223.90 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.96x = 604,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,704.51/886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.77

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