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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.96, 1,327.95 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.96, 1,327.95 and 495.90 is: 743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.96 : 1,327.95 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.96/1,327.95 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.96x = 1,327.95 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.96x = 658,530.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,530.41/885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.30

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