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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.92, 1,324.56 and 493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.92, 1,324.56 and 493.08 is: 738.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.92 : 1,324.56 = 493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.92/1,324.56 = 493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.92x = 1,324.56 × 493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.92x = 653,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,114.04/883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.88

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