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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.60, 1,325.40 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.60, 1,325.40 and 494.80 is: 742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.60 : 1,325.40 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.60/1,325.40 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.60x = 1,325.40 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.60x = 655,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,807.92/883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.20

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