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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.96, 1,328.52 and 490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.96, 1,328.52 and 490.37 is: 735.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.96 : 1,328.52 = 490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.96/1,328.52 = 490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.96x = 1,328.52 × 490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.96x = 651,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,459.71/885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.32

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