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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891, 1,229.58 and 498.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891, 1,229.58 and 498.14 is: 687.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891 : 1,229.58 = 498.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891/1,229.58 = 498.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891x = 1,229.58 × 498.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891x = 612,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,496.83/891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.43

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