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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.79, 1,325.70 and 493.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.79, 1,325.70 and 493.57 is: 740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.79 : 1,325.70 = 493.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.79/1,325.70 = 493.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.79x = 1,325.70 × 493.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.79x = 654,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,319.12/883.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.36

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