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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.79, 1,226.52 and 495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.79, 1,226.52 and 495.81 is: 684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.79 : 1,226.52 = 495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.79/1,226.52 = 495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.79x = 1,226.52 × 495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.79x = 608,120.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,120.88/888.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.21

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