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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.79, 1,227.89 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.79, 1,227.89 and 496.80 is: 685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.79 : 1,227.89 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.79/1,227.89 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.79x = 1,227.89 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.79x = 610,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,016.99/889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.58

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