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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.46, 1,226.17 and 495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.46, 1,226.17 and 495.62 is: 684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.46 : 1,226.17 = 495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.46/1,226.17 = 495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.46x = 1,226.17 × 495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.46x = 607,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,714.38/888.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.01

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