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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.04, 1,324.92 and 494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.04, 1,324.92 and 494.03 is: 740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.04 : 1,324.92 = 494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.04/1,324.92 = 494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.04x = 1,324.92 × 494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.04x = 654,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,543.60/884.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.40

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