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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.40, 1,226.01 and 495.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.40, 1,226.01 and 495.46 is: 683.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.40 : 1,226.01 = 495.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.40/1,226.01 = 495.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.40x = 1,226.01 × 495.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.40x = 607,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,438.91/888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.74

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