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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.88, 1,229.46 and 497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.88, 1,229.46 and 497.88 is: 687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.88 : 1,229.46 = 497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.88/1,229.46 = 497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.88x = 1,229.46 × 497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.88x = 612,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,123.54/890.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.10

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