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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.44, 1,325.80 and 494.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.44, 1,325.80 and 494.63 is: 741.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.44 : 1,325.80 = 494.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.44/1,325.80 = 494.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.44x = 1,325.80 × 494.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.44x = 655,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,777.98/884.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.46

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