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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.38, 1,325.09 and 493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.38, 1,325.09 and 493.16 is: 739.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.38 : 1,325.09 = 493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.38/1,325.09 = 493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.38x = 1,325.09 × 493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.38x = 653,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,485.93/883.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.76

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