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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.86, 1,226.69 and 495.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.86, 1,226.69 and 495.87 is: 684.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.86 : 1,226.69 = 495.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.86/1,226.69 = 495.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.86x = 1,226.69 × 495.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.86x = 608,276.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,276.29/888.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.34

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