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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.91, 1,332.32 and 498.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.91, 1,332.32 and 498.35 is: 747.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.91 : 1,332.32 = 498.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.91/1,332.32 = 498.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.91x = 1,332.32 × 498.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.91x = 663,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,952.52/887.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.77

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