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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.16, 1,225.71 and 495.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.16, 1,225.71 and 495.22 is: 683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.16 : 1,225.71 = 495.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.16/1,225.71 = 495.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.16x = 1,225.71 × 495.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.16x = 606,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,996.11/888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.43

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