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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.87, 1,324.47 and 493.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.87, 1,324.47 and 493.10 is: 739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.87 : 1,324.47 = 493.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.87/1,324.47 = 493.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.87x = 1,324.47 × 493.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.87x = 653,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,096.35/882.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.75

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