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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.58, 1,227.63 and 496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.58, 1,227.63 and 496.63 is: 685.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.58 : 1,227.63 = 496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.58/1,227.63 = 496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.58x = 1,227.63 × 496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.58x = 609,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,677.89/889.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.35

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