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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.85, 1,327.92 and 496.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.85, 1,327.92 and 496.04 is: 743.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.85 : 1,327.92 = 496.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.85/1,327.92 = 496.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.85x = 1,327.92 × 496.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.85x = 658,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,697.92/885.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.58

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