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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.97, 1,229.57 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.97, 1,229.57 and 498.02 is: 687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.97 : 1,229.57 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.97/1,229.57 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.97x = 1,229.57 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.97x = 612,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,341.81/890.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.28

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