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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.24, 1,225.68 and 495.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.24, 1,225.68 and 495.22 is: 683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.24 : 1,225.68 = 495.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.24/1,225.68 = 495.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.24x = 1,225.68 × 495.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.24x = 606,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,981.25/888.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.35

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