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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.05, 1,228.25 and 497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.05, 1,228.25 and 497.07 is: 685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.05 : 1,228.25 = 497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.05/1,228.25 = 497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.05x = 1,228.25 × 497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.05x = 610,526.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,526.23/890.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.95

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