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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.51, 1,332.06 and 496.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.51, 1,332.06 and 496.94 is: 745.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.51 : 1,332.06 = 496.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.51/1,332.06 = 496.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.51x = 1,332.06 × 496.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.51x = 661,953.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,953.90/887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.86

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