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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.13, 1,225.62 and 495.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.13, 1,225.62 and 495.23 is: 683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.13 : 1,225.62 = 495.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.13/1,225.62 = 495.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.13x = 1,225.62 × 495.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.13x = 606,963.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,963.79/888.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.42

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