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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.93, 1,228.08 and 496.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.93, 1,228.08 and 496.99 is: 685.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.93 : 1,228.08 = 496.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.93/1,228.08 = 496.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.93x = 1,228.08 × 496.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.93x = 610,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,343.48/889.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.83

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