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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.74, 1,226.37 and 495.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.74, 1,226.37 and 495.78 is: 684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.74 : 1,226.37 = 495.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.74/1,226.37 = 495.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.74x = 1,226.37 × 495.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.74x = 608,009.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,009.72/888.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.13

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