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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.68, 1,324.40 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.68, 1,324.40 and 493.68 is: 739.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.68 : 1,324.40 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.68/1,324.40 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.68x = 1,324.40 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.68x = 653,829.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,829.79/883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.89

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