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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.35, 1,322.15 and 497.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.35, 1,322.15 and 497.43 is: 744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.35 : 1,322.15 = 497.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.35/1,322.15 = 497.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.35x = 1,322.15 × 497.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.35x = 657,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,674.59/883.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.52

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