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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.62, 1,226.01 and 495.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.62, 1,226.01 and 495.57 is: 683.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.62 : 1,226.01 = 495.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.62/1,226.01 = 495.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.62x = 1,226.01 × 495.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.62x = 607,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,571.94/888.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.72

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