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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.00, 1,225.40 and 494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.00, 1,225.40 and 494.95 is: 683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.00 : 1,225.40 = 494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.00/1,225.40 = 494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.00x = 1,225.40 × 494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.00x = 606,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,513.57/888.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.01

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