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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.11, 1,228.33 and 497.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.11, 1,228.33 and 497.13 is: 686.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.11 : 1,228.33 = 497.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.11/1,228.33 = 497.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.11x = 1,228.33 × 497.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.11x = 610,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,639.69/890.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.03

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