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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.89, 1,226.54 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.89, 1,226.54 and 495.90 is: 684.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.89 : 1,226.54 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.89/1,226.54 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.89x = 1,226.54 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.89x = 608,242.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,242.43/888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.28

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