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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.02, 1,225.48 and 495.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.02, 1,225.48 and 495.08 is: 683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.02 : 1,225.48 = 495.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.02/1,225.48 = 495.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.02x = 1,225.48 × 495.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.02x = 606,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,710.64/888.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.22

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