Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.84, 1,226.75 and 495.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 888.84, 1,226.75 and 495.99 is: 684.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888.84 : 1,226.75 = 495.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888.84/1,226.75 = 495.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888.84x = 1,226.75 × 495.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888.84x = 608,453.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 608,453.25/888.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684.55
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