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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.08, 1,228.25 and 491.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.08, 1,228.25 and 491.74 is: 678.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.08 : 1,228.25 = 491.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.08/1,228.25 = 491.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.08x = 1,228.25 × 491.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.08x = 603,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,977.81/890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.57

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