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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.77, 1,226.51 and 495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.77, 1,226.51 and 495.81 is: 684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.77 : 1,226.51 = 495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.77/1,226.51 = 495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.77x = 1,226.51 × 495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.77x = 608,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,113.44/888.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.22

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