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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,229.42 and 497.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,229.42 and 497.94 is: 687.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,229.42 = 497.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,229.42 = 497.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,229.42 × 497.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 612,177.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,177.39/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.16

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