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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.47, 1,227.34 and 496.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.47, 1,227.34 and 496.57 is: 685.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.47 : 1,227.34 = 496.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.47/1,227.34 = 496.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.47x = 1,227.34 × 496.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.47x = 609,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,460.22/889.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.19

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