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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.10, 1,229.79 and 498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.10, 1,229.79 and 498.16 is: 687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.10 : 1,229.79 = 498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.10/1,229.79 = 498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.10x = 1,229.79 × 498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.10x = 612,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,632.19/891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.50

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