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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.94, 1,326.55 and 495.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.94, 1,326.55 and 495.13 is: 742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.94 : 1,326.55 = 495.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.94/1,326.55 = 495.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.94x = 1,326.55 × 495.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.94x = 656,812.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,812.23/884.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.21

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