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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.56, 1,322.34 and 496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.56, 1,322.34 and 496 is: 744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.56 : 1,322.34 = 496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.56/1,322.34 = 496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.56x = 1,322.34 × 496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.56x = 655,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,880.64/881.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.00

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