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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.83, 1,228.03 and 496.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.83, 1,228.03 and 496.87 is: 685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.83 : 1,228.03 = 496.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.83/1,228.03 = 496.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.83x = 1,228.03 × 496.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.83x = 610,166.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,166.95/889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.71

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