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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.20, 1,225.60 and 495.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.20, 1,225.60 and 495.14 is: 683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.20 : 1,225.60 = 495.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.20/1,225.60 = 495.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.20x = 1,225.60 × 495.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.20x = 606,843.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,843.58/888.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.23

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