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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.24, 1,331.38 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.24, 1,331.38 and 498.12 is: 747.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.24 : 1,331.38 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.24/1,331.38 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.24x = 1,331.38 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.24x = 663,187.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,187.01/887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.47

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