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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.42, 1,227.48 and 496.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.42, 1,227.48 and 496.54 is: 685.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.42 : 1,227.48 = 496.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.42/1,227.48 = 496.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.42x = 1,227.48 × 496.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.42x = 609,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,492.92/889.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.27

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