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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.12, 1,227.04 and 496.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.12, 1,227.04 and 496.18 is: 684.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.12 : 1,227.04 = 496.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.12/1,227.04 = 496.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.12x = 1,227.04 × 496.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.12x = 608,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,832.71/889.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.76

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