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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.40, 1,227.29 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.40, 1,227.29 and 496.41 is: 685.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.40 : 1,227.29 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.40/1,227.29 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.40x = 1,227.29 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.40x = 609,239.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,239.03/889.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.00

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