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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.08, 1,229.72 and 498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.08, 1,229.72 and 498.18 is: 687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.08 : 1,229.72 = 498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.08/1,229.72 = 498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.08x = 1,229.72 × 498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.08x = 612,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,621.91/891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.50

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