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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.69, 1,330.29 and 496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.69, 1,330.29 and 496.73 is: 744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.69 : 1,330.29 = 496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.69/1,330.29 = 496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.69x = 1,330.29 × 496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.69x = 660,798.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,798.28/887.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.40

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