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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.56, 1,324.26 and 493.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.56, 1,324.26 and 493.54 is: 739.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.56 : 1,324.26 = 493.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.56/1,324.26 = 493.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.56x = 1,324.26 × 493.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.56x = 653,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,575.28/883.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.71

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