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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.59, 1,227.63 and 491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.59, 1,227.63 and 491.28 is: 677.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.59 : 1,227.63 = 491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.59/1,227.63 = 491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.59x = 1,227.63 × 491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.59x = 603,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,110.07/889.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.96

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