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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.10, 1,227.02 and 496.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.10, 1,227.02 and 496.13 is: 684.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.10 : 1,227.02 = 496.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.10/1,227.02 = 496.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.10x = 1,227.02 × 496.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.10x = 608,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,761.43/889.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.69

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