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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.09, 1,226.99 and 496.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.09, 1,226.99 and 496.15 is: 684.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.09 : 1,226.99 = 496.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.09/1,226.99 = 496.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.09x = 1,226.99 × 496.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.09x = 608,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,771.09/889.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.71

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