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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.50, 1,323.39 and 493.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.50, 1,323.39 and 493.07 is: 739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.50 : 1,323.39 = 493.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.50/1,323.39 = 493.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.50x = 1,323.39 × 493.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.50x = 652,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,523.91/882.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.40

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