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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.87, 1,226.61 and 490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.87, 1,226.61 and 490.52 is: 676.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.87 : 1,226.61 = 490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.87/1,226.61 = 490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.87x = 1,226.61 × 490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.87x = 601,679.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,679.80/888.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.90

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