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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.43, 1,227.35 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.43, 1,227.35 and 496.44 is: 685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.43 : 1,227.35 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.43/1,227.35 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.43x = 1,227.35 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.43x = 609,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,306.88/889.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.06

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