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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.32, 1,329.48 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.32, 1,329.48 and 495.90 is: 743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.32 : 1,329.48 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.32/1,329.48 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.32x = 1,329.48 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.32x = 659,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,289.13/886.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.85

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