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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.85, 1,228.01 and 491.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.85, 1,228.01 and 491.54 is: 678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.85 : 1,228.01 = 491.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.85/1,228.01 = 491.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.85x = 1,228.01 × 491.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.85x = 603,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,607.44/889.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.32

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