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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.57, 1,226.26 and 495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.57, 1,226.26 and 495.62 is: 683.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.57 : 1,226.26 = 495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.57/1,226.26 = 495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.57x = 1,226.26 × 495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.57x = 607,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,758.98/888.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.97

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