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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.91, 1,228.08 and 496.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.91, 1,228.08 and 496.93 is: 685.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.91 : 1,228.08 = 496.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.91/1,228.08 = 496.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.91x = 1,228.08 × 496.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.91x = 610,269.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,269.79/889.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.77

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