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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.26, 1,227.06 and 496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.26, 1,227.06 and 496.28 is: 684.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.26 : 1,227.06 = 496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.26/1,227.06 = 496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.26x = 1,227.06 × 496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.26x = 608,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,959.20/889.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.79

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