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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.36, 1,227.28 and 496.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.36, 1,227.28 and 496.31 is: 684.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.36 : 1,227.28 = 496.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.36/1,227.28 = 496.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.36x = 1,227.28 × 496.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.36x = 609,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,110.40/889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.88

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