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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.95, 1,326.54 and 495.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.95, 1,326.54 and 495.11 is: 742.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.95 : 1,326.54 = 495.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.95/1,326.54 = 495.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.95x = 1,326.54 × 495.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.95x = 656,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,783.22/884.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.17

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