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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.47, 1,225.94 and 495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.47, 1,225.94 and 495.50 is: 683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.47 : 1,225.94 = 495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.47/1,225.94 = 495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.47x = 1,225.94 × 495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.47x = 607,444.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,444.66/888.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.70

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