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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.28, 1,227.32 and 496.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.28, 1,227.32 and 496.39 is: 685.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.28 : 1,227.32 = 496.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.28/1,227.32 = 496.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.28x = 1,227.32 × 496.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.28x = 609,224.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,224.48/889.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.08

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