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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.90, 1,330.35 and 498.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.90, 1,330.35 and 498.10 is: 747.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.90 : 1,330.35 = 498.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.90/1,330.35 = 498.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.90x = 1,330.35 × 498.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.90x = 662,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,647.34/886.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.15

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