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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.62, 1,226.32 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.62, 1,226.32 and 495.74 is: 684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.62 : 1,226.32 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.62/1,226.32 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.62x = 1,226.32 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.62x = 607,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,935.88/888.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.13

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