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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.96, 1,228.23 and 497.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.96, 1,228.23 and 497.02 is: 685.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.96 : 1,228.23 = 497.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.96/1,228.23 = 497.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.96x = 1,228.23 × 497.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.96x = 610,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,454.87/889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.94

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