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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.67, 1,324.44 and 493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.67, 1,324.44 and 493.44 is: 739.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.67 : 1,324.44 = 493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.67/1,324.44 = 493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.67x = 1,324.44 × 493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.67x = 653,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,531.67/883.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.57

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