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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.35, 1,227.33 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.35, 1,227.33 and 491.04 is: 677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.35 : 1,227.33 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.35/1,227.33 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.35x = 1,227.33 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.35x = 602,668.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,668.12/889.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.65

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