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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.94, 1,226.74 and 495.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.94, 1,226.74 and 495.99 is: 684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.94 : 1,226.74 = 495.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.94/1,226.74 = 495.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.94x = 1,226.74 × 495.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.94x = 608,449.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,449.53/888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.47

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