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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.30, 1,325.55 and 493.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.30, 1,325.55 and 493.30 is: 740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.30 : 1,325.55 = 493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.30/1,325.55 = 493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.30x = 1,325.55 × 493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.30x = 653,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,893.82/883.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.29

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