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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.81, 1,226.58 and 495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.81, 1,226.58 and 495.84 is: 684.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.81 : 1,226.58 = 495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.81/1,226.58 = 495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.81x = 1,226.58 × 495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.81x = 608,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,187.43/888.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.27

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