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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.05, 1,226.82 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.05, 1,226.82 and 496.08 is: 684.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.05 : 1,226.82 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.05/1,226.82 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.05x = 1,226.82 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.05x = 608,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,600.87/889.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.55

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