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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.06, 1,323.72 and 497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.06, 1,323.72 and 497.50 is: 745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.06 : 1,323.72 = 497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.06/1,323.72 = 497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.06x = 1,323.72 × 497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.06x = 658,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,550.70/883.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.76

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