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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.86, 1,226.60 and 495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.86, 1,226.60 and 495.88 is: 684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.86 : 1,226.60 = 495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.86/1,226.60 = 495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.86x = 1,226.60 × 495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.86x = 608,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,246.41/888.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.30

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