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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.71, 1,229.18 and 497.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.71, 1,229.18 and 497.73 is: 686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.71 : 1,229.18 = 497.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.71/1,229.18 = 497.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.71x = 1,229.18 × 497.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.71x = 611,799.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,799.76/890.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.87

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