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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.94, 1,228.17 and 496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.94, 1,228.17 and 496.96 is: 685.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.94 : 1,228.17 = 496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.94/1,228.17 = 496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.94x = 1,228.17 × 496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.94x = 610,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,351.36/889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.83

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