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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.99, 1,226.82 and 496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.99, 1,226.82 and 496.05 is: 684.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.99 : 1,226.82 = 496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.99/1,226.82 = 496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.99x = 1,226.82 × 496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.99x = 608,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,564.06/888.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.56

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