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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.97, 1,223.89 and 494.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.97, 1,223.89 and 494.07 is: 681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.97 : 1,223.89 = 494.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.97/1,223.89 = 494.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.97x = 1,223.89 × 494.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.97x = 604,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,687.33/886.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.74

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