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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.77, 1,226.50 and 495.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.77, 1,226.50 and 495.80 is: 684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.77 : 1,226.50 = 495.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.77/1,226.50 = 495.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.77x = 1,226.50 × 495.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.77x = 608,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,100.53/888.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.21

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