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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.82, 1,329.65 and 496.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.82, 1,329.65 and 496.87 is: 744.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.82 : 1,329.65 = 496.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.82/1,329.65 = 496.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.82x = 1,329.65 × 496.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.82x = 660,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,663.20/886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.98

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