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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.74, 1,324.47 and 493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.74, 1,324.47 and 493.73 is: 739.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.74 : 1,324.47 = 493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.74/1,324.47 = 493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.74x = 1,324.47 × 493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.74x = 653,923.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,923.95/883.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.95

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