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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.89, 1,227.94 and 496.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.89, 1,227.94 and 496.93 is: 685.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.89 : 1,227.94 = 496.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.89/1,227.94 = 496.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.89x = 1,227.94 × 496.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.89x = 610,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,197.74/889.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.70

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