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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.95, 1,226.76 and 496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.95, 1,226.76 and 496.01 is: 684.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.95 : 1,226.76 = 496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.95/1,226.76 = 496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.95x = 1,226.76 × 496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.95x = 608,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,485.23/888.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.50

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