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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.78, 1,331.35 and 498.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.78, 1,331.35 and 498.77 is: 747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.78 : 1,331.35 = 498.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.78/1,331.35 = 498.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.78x = 1,331.35 × 498.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.78x = 664,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,029.54/888.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.12

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