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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.07, 1,226.79 and 496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.07, 1,226.79 and 496.01 is: 684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.07 : 1,226.79 = 496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.07/1,226.79 = 496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.07x = 1,226.79 × 496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.07x = 608,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,493.97/889.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.42

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