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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.96, 1,330.02 and 491.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.96, 1,330.02 and 491.37 is: 736.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.96 : 1,330.02 = 491.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.96/1,330.02 = 491.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.96x = 1,330.02 × 491.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.96x = 653,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,531.93/886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.82

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