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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.15, 1,227 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.15, 1,227 and 496.24 is: 684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.15 : 1,227 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.15/1,227 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.15x = 1,227 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.15x = 608,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,886.48/889.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.80

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