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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.99, 1,330.97 and 498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.99, 1,330.97 and 498.17 is: 746.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.99 : 1,330.97 = 498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.99/1,330.97 = 498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.99x = 1,330.97 × 498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.99x = 663,049.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,049.32/887.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.69

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