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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.55, 1,227.54 and 496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.55, 1,227.54 and 496.56 is: 685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.55 : 1,227.54 = 496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.55/1,227.54 = 496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.55x = 1,227.54 × 496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.55x = 609,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,550.93/889.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.24

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