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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.87, 1,227.73 and 496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.87, 1,227.73 and 496.82 is: 685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.87 : 1,227.73 = 496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.87/1,227.73 = 496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.87x = 1,227.73 × 496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.87x = 609,960.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,960.82/889.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.45

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