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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.06, 1,322.22 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.06, 1,322.22 and 496.50 is: 744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.06 : 1,322.22 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.06/1,322.22 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.06x = 1,322.22 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.06x = 656,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,482.23/882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.26

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