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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.75, 1,227.83 and 496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.75, 1,227.83 and 496.77 is: 685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.75 : 1,227.83 = 496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.75/1,227.83 = 496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.75x = 1,227.83 × 496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.75x = 609,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,942.02/889.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.52

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