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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.42, 1,329.90 and 496.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.42, 1,329.90 and 496.27 is: 744.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.42 : 1,329.90 = 496.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.42/1,329.90 = 496.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.42x = 1,329.90 × 496.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.42x = 659,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,989.47/886.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.56

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