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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.63, 1,227.75 and 496.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.63, 1,227.75 and 496.65 is: 685.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.63 : 1,227.75 = 496.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.63/1,227.75 = 496.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.63x = 1,227.75 × 496.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.63x = 609,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,755.90/889.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.40

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