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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.35, 1,325.65 and 494.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.35, 1,325.65 and 494.54 is: 741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.35 : 1,325.65 = 494.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.35/1,325.65 = 494.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.35x = 1,325.65 × 494.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.35x = 655,584.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,584.98/884.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.32

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