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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.73, 1,227.79 and 496.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.73, 1,227.79 and 496.74 is: 685.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.73 : 1,227.79 = 496.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.73/1,227.79 = 496.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.73x = 1,227.79 × 496.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.73x = 609,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,892.40/889.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.48

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