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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.80, 1,226.61 and 495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.80, 1,226.61 and 495.86 is: 684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.80 : 1,226.61 = 495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.80/1,226.61 = 495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.80x = 1,226.61 × 495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.80x = 608,220.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,220.70/888.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.32

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