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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.03, 1,229.61 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.03, 1,229.61 and 498.06 is: 687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.03 : 1,229.61 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.03/1,229.61 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.03x = 1,229.61 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.03x = 612,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,419.56/891.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.32

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