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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.19, 1,324.17 and 493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.19, 1,324.17 and 493.28 is: 739.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.19 : 1,324.17 = 493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.19/1,324.17 = 493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.19x = 1,324.17 × 493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.19x = 653,179.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,179.96/883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.57

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