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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.40, 1,322.70 and 491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.40, 1,322.70 and 491.80 is: 737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.40 : 1,322.70 = 491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.40/1,322.70 = 491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.40x = 1,322.70 × 491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.40x = 650,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,503.86/882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.20

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