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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.89, 1,229.32 and 492.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.89, 1,229.32 and 492.50 is: 679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.89 : 1,229.32 = 492.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.89/1,229.32 = 492.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.89x = 1,229.32 × 492.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.89x = 605,432.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,432.31/890.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.58

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