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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.84, 1,321.62 and 496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.84, 1,321.62 and 496 is: 744.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.84 : 1,321.62 = 496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.84/1,321.62 = 496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.84x = 1,321.62 × 496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.84x = 655,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,523.52/880.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.20

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