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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.06, 1,226.88 and 496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.06, 1,226.88 and 496.06 is: 684.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.06 : 1,226.88 = 496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.06/1,226.88 = 496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.06x = 1,226.88 × 496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.06x = 608,606.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,606.09/889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.55

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