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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.79, 1,227.86 and 496.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.79, 1,227.86 and 496.73 is: 685.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.79 : 1,227.86 = 496.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.79/1,227.86 = 496.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.79x = 1,227.86 × 496.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.79x = 609,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,917.35/889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.47

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