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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.22, 1,328.44 and 496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.22, 1,328.44 and 496.55 is: 744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.22 : 1,328.44 = 496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.22/1,328.44 = 496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.22x = 1,328.44 × 496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.22x = 659,630.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,630.24/886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.32

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