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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.98, 1,223.97 and 494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.98, 1,223.97 and 494.03 is: 681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.98 : 1,223.97 = 494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.98/1,223.97 = 494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.98x = 1,223.97 × 494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.98x = 604,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,671.78/886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.72

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