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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.75, 1,323.77 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.75, 1,323.77 and 493.32 is: 739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.75 : 1,323.77 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.75/1,323.77 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.75x = 1,323.77 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.75x = 653,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,039.75/882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.78

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