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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.86, 1,229.38 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.86, 1,229.38 and 497.88 is: 687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.86 : 1,229.38 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.86/1,229.38 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.86x = 1,229.38 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.86x = 612,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,083.71/890.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.07

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