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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.96, 1,229.58 and 492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.96, 1,229.58 and 492.62 is: 679.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.96 : 1,229.58 = 492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.96/1,229.58 = 492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.96x = 1,229.58 × 492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.96x = 605,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,715.70/890.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.85

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