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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.62, 1,329.79 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.62, 1,329.79 and 496.38 is: 744.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.62 : 1,329.79 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.62/1,329.79 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.62x = 1,329.79 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.62x = 660,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,072.03/886.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.49

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