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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.06, 1,228.26 and 497.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.06, 1,228.26 and 497.06 is: 685.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.06 : 1,228.26 = 497.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.06/1,228.26 = 497.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.06x = 1,228.26 × 497.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.06x = 610,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,518.92/890.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.93

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