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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.61, 1,328.40 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.61, 1,328.40 and 495.54 is: 743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.61 : 1,328.40 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.61/1,328.40 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.61x = 1,328.40 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.61x = 658,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,275.34/885.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.30

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