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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.09, 1,325.09 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.09, 1,325.09 and 494.08 is: 740.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.09 : 1,325.09 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.09/1,325.09 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.09x = 1,325.09 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.09x = 654,698.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,698.39/884.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.53

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