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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.99, 1,329.47 and 497.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.99, 1,329.47 and 497.17 is: 745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.99 : 1,329.47 = 497.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.99/1,329.47 = 497.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.99x = 1,329.47 × 497.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.99x = 660,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,975.04/886.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.19

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