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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.17, 1,225.73 and 495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.17, 1,225.73 and 495.16 is: 683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.17 : 1,225.73 = 495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.17/1,225.73 = 495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.17x = 1,225.73 × 495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.17x = 606,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,932.47/888.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.35

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