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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.34, 1,226 and 495.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.34, 1,226 and 495.43 is: 683.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.34 : 1,226 = 495.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.34/1,226 = 495.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.34x = 1,226 × 495.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.34x = 607,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,397.18/888.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.74

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