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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.38, 1,227.30 and 496.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.38, 1,227.30 and 496.39 is: 684.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.38 : 1,227.30 = 496.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.38/1,227.30 = 496.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.38x = 1,227.30 × 496.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.38x = 609,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,219.45/889.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.99

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