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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.19, 1,328.67 and 496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.19, 1,328.67 and 496.28 is: 744.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.19 : 1,328.67 = 496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.19/1,328.67 = 496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.19x = 1,328.67 × 496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.19x = 659,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,385.70/886.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.07

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