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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.59, 1,225.94 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.59, 1,225.94 and 495.54 is: 683.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.59 : 1,225.94 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.59/1,225.94 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.59x = 1,225.94 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.59x = 607,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,499.83/888.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.67

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