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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.16, 1,227.15 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.16, 1,227.15 and 496.26 is: 684.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.16 : 1,227.15 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.16/1,227.15 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.16x = 1,227.15 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.16x = 608,985.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,985.46/889.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.90

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