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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.17, 1,225.71 and 495.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.17, 1,225.71 and 495.23 is: 683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.17 : 1,225.71 = 495.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.17/1,225.71 = 495.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.17x = 1,225.71 × 495.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.17x = 607,002.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,002.23/888.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.43

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