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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.96, 1,229.70 and 497.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.96, 1,229.70 and 497.96 is: 687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.96 : 1,229.70 = 497.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.96/1,229.70 = 497.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.96x = 1,229.70 × 497.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.96x = 612,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,341.41/890.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.28

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