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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.28, 1,227.21 and 490.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.28, 1,227.21 and 490.94 is: 677.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.28 : 1,227.21 = 490.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.28/1,227.21 = 490.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.28x = 1,227.21 × 490.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.28x = 602,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,486.48/889.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.50

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