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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.76, 1,328.81 and 496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.76, 1,328.81 and 496.56 is: 743.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.76 : 1,328.81 = 496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.76/1,328.81 = 496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.76x = 1,328.81 × 496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.76x = 659,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,832.65/887.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.26

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