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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.25, 1,227.15 and 496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.25, 1,227.15 and 496.28 is: 684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.25 : 1,227.15 = 496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.25/1,227.15 = 496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.25x = 1,227.15 × 496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.25x = 609,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,013.07/889.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.87

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