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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.42, 1,227.35 and 491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.42, 1,227.35 and 491.08 is: 677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.42 : 1,227.35 = 491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.42/1,227.35 = 491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.42x = 1,227.35 × 491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.42x = 602,730.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,730.60/889.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.67

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