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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.63, 1,226.28 and 495.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.63, 1,226.28 and 495.66 is: 683.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.63 : 1,226.28 = 495.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.63/1,226.28 = 495.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.63x = 1,226.28 × 495.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.63x = 607,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,817.94/888.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.99

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