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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.75, 1,226.44 and 495.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.75, 1,226.44 and 495.77 is: 684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.75 : 1,226.44 = 495.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.75/1,226.44 = 495.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.75x = 1,226.44 × 495.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.75x = 608,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,032.16/888.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.14

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