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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,225.98 and 495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,225.98 and 495.44 is: 683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,225.98 = 495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,225.98 = 495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,225.98 × 495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 607,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,399.53/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.70

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