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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.76, 1,227.81 and 496.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.76, 1,227.81 and 496.71 is: 685.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.76 : 1,227.81 = 496.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.76/1,227.81 = 496.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.76x = 1,227.81 × 496.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.76x = 609,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,865.51/889.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.43

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