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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.30, 1,227.30 and 496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.30, 1,227.30 and 496.32 is: 684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.30 : 1,227.30 = 496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.30/1,227.30 = 496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.30x = 1,227.30 × 496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.30x = 609,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,133.54/889.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.96

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