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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.69, 1,326.45 and 494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.69, 1,326.45 and 494.73 is: 741.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.69 : 1,326.45 = 494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.69/1,326.45 = 494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.69x = 1,326.45 × 494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.69x = 656,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,232.51/884.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.77

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