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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.36, 1,227.31 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.36, 1,227.31 and 496.38 is: 685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.36 : 1,227.31 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.36/1,227.31 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.36x = 1,227.31 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.36x = 609,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,212.14/889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.00

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