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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.84, 1,322.16 and 496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.84, 1,322.16 and 496.96 is: 743.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.84 : 1,322.16 = 496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.84/1,322.16 = 496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.84x = 1,322.16 × 496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.84x = 657,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,060.63/883.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.42

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