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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,229.60 and 498.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,229.60 and 498.05 is: 687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,229.60 = 498.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,229.60 = 498.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,229.60 × 498.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 612,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,406.60/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.31

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