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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.44, 1,227.42 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.44, 1,227.42 and 496.50 is: 685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.44 : 1,227.42 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.44/1,227.42 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.44x = 1,227.42 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.44x = 609,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,414.03/889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.17

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