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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.92, 1,228.10 and 496.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.92, 1,228.10 and 496.97 is: 685.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.92 : 1,228.10 = 496.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.92/1,228.10 = 496.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.92x = 1,228.10 × 496.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.92x = 610,328.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,328.86/889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.82

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