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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.54, 1,226.19 and 495.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.54, 1,226.19 and 495.57 is: 683.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.54 : 1,226.19 = 495.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.54/1,226.19 = 495.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.54x = 1,226.19 × 495.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.54x = 607,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,662.98/888.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.89

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