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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.97, 1,225.40 and 495.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.97, 1,225.40 and 495.03 is: 683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.97 : 1,225.40 = 495.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.97/1,225.40 = 495.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.97x = 1,225.40 × 495.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.97x = 606,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,609.76/887.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.14

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