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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.21, 1,225.76 and 495.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.21, 1,225.76 and 495.23 is: 683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.21 : 1,225.76 = 495.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.21/1,225.76 = 495.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.21x = 1,225.76 × 495.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.21x = 607,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,024.52/888.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.42

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