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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.69, 1,227.77 and 496.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.69, 1,227.77 and 496.74 is: 685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.69 : 1,227.77 = 496.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.69/1,227.77 = 496.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.69x = 1,227.77 × 496.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.69x = 609,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,882.47/889.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.50

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