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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.60, 1,226.31 and 495.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.60, 1,226.31 and 495.65 is: 684.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.60 : 1,226.31 = 495.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.60/1,226.31 = 495.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.60x = 1,226.31 × 495.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.60x = 607,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,821.76/888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.02

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