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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.99, 1,332.47 and 499.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.99, 1,332.47 and 499.17 is: 748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.99 : 1,332.47 = 499.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.99/1,332.47 = 499.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.99x = 1,332.47 × 499.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.99x = 665,129.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,129.05/888.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.19

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