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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.02, 1,229.62 and 498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.02, 1,229.62 and 498.08 is: 687.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.02 : 1,229.62 = 498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.02/1,229.62 = 498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.02x = 1,229.62 × 498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.02x = 612,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,449.13/891.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.36

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