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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.05, 1,225.45 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.05, 1,225.45 and 495 is: 683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.05 : 1,225.45 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.05/1,225.45 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.05x = 1,225.45 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.05x = 606,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,595.58/888.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.06

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