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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.80, 1,227.86 and 496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.80, 1,227.86 and 496.82 is: 685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.80 : 1,227.86 = 496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.80/1,227.86 = 496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.80x = 1,227.86 × 496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.80x = 610,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,025.41/889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.58

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