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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.61, 1,226.28 and 495.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.61, 1,226.28 and 495.61 is: 683.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.61 : 1,226.28 = 495.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.61/1,226.28 = 495.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.61x = 1,226.28 × 495.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.61x = 607,756.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,756.63/888.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.94

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