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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.73, 1,226.52 and 490.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.73, 1,226.52 and 490.42 is: 676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.73 : 1,226.52 = 490.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.73/1,226.52 = 490.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.73x = 1,226.52 × 490.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.73x = 601,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,510.55/888.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.82

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