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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.41, 1,227.42 and 496.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.41, 1,227.42 and 496.43 is: 685.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.41 : 1,227.42 = 496.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.41/1,227.42 = 496.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.41x = 1,227.42 × 496.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.41x = 609,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,321.97/889.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.09

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