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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.48, 1,226.04 and 495.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.48, 1,226.04 and 495.53 is: 683.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.48 : 1,226.04 = 495.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.48/1,226.04 = 495.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.48x = 1,226.04 × 495.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.48x = 607,539.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,539.60/888.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.80

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