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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.22, 1,225.63 and 495.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.22, 1,225.63 and 495.21 is: 683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.22 : 1,225.63 = 495.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.22/1,225.63 = 495.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.22x = 1,225.63 × 495.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.22x = 606,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,949.45/888.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.34

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