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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.22, 1,331.20 and 497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.22, 1,331.20 and 497.50 is: 746.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.22 : 1,331.20 = 497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.22/1,331.20 = 497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.22x = 1,331.20 × 497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.22x = 662,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,272/887.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.46

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