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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.11, 1,226.97 and 496.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.11, 1,226.97 and 496.11 is: 684.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.11 : 1,226.97 = 496.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.11/1,226.97 = 496.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.11x = 1,226.97 × 496.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.11x = 608,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,712.09/889.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.63

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