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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.55, 1,227.61 and 491.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.55, 1,227.61 and 491.23 is: 677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.55 : 1,227.61 = 491.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.55/1,227.61 = 491.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.55x = 1,227.61 × 491.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.55x = 603,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,030.27/889.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.91

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