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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.10, 1,225.54 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.10, 1,225.54 and 495.12 is: 683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.10 : 1,225.54 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.10/1,225.54 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.10x = 1,225.54 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.10x = 606,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,789.36/888.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.24

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