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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.44, 1,318.74 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.44, 1,318.74 and 495.48 is: 742.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.44 : 1,318.74 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.44/1,318.74 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.44x = 1,318.74 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.44x = 653,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,409.30/880.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.14

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