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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.69, 1,226.40 and 495.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.69, 1,226.40 and 495.75 is: 684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.69 : 1,226.40 = 495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.69/1,226.40 = 495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.69x = 1,226.40 × 495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.69x = 607,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,987.80/888.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.14

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