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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.01, 1,228.14 and 497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.01, 1,228.14 and 497.04 is: 685.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.01 : 1,228.14 = 497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.01/1,228.14 = 497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.01x = 1,228.14 × 497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.01x = 610,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,434.71/890.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.87

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