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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.77, 1,226.54 and 495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.77, 1,226.54 and 495.92 is: 684.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.77 : 1,226.54 = 495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.77/1,226.54 = 495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.77x = 1,226.54 × 495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.77x = 608,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,270.02/888.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.39

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