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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.96, 1,324.76 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.96, 1,324.76 and 494.08 is: 740.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.96 : 1,324.76 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.96/1,324.76 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.96x = 1,324.76 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.96x = 654,531.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,531.64/883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.46

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