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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.13, 1,227 and 496.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.13, 1,227 and 496.17 is: 684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.13 : 1,227 = 496.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.13/1,227 = 496.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.13x = 1,227 × 496.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.13x = 608,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,800.59/889.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.72

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