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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.86, 1,333.31 and 498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.86, 1,333.31 and 498.80 is: 748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.86 : 1,333.31 = 498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.86/1,333.31 = 498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.86x = 1,333.31 × 498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.86x = 665,055.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,055.87/888.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.21

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