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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.37, 1,227.26 and 496.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.37, 1,227.26 and 496.38 is: 684.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.37 : 1,227.26 = 496.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.37/1,227.26 = 496.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.37x = 1,227.26 × 496.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.37x = 609,184.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,184.84/889.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.97

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