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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889, 1,226.78 and 495.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889, 1,226.78 and 495.95 is: 684.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889 : 1,226.78 = 495.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889/1,226.78 = 495.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889x = 1,226.78 × 495.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889x = 608,421.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,421.54/889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.39

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