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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888, 1,225.44 and 495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888, 1,225.44 and 495.02 is: 683.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888 : 1,225.44 = 495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888/1,225.44 = 495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888x = 1,225.44 × 495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888x = 606,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,611.18/888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.12

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