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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.30, 1,225.80 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.30, 1,225.80 and 495.32 is: 683.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.30 : 1,225.80 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.30/1,225.80 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.30x = 1,225.80 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.30x = 607,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,157.13/888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.50

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