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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.95, 1,225.47 and 495.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.95, 1,225.47 and 495.01 is: 683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.95 : 1,225.47 = 495.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.95/1,225.47 = 495.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.95x = 1,225.47 × 495.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.95x = 606,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,619.90/887.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.17

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