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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.11, 1,229.76 and 498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.11, 1,229.76 and 498.16 is: 687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.11 : 1,229.76 = 498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.11/1,229.76 = 498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.11x = 1,229.76 × 498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.11x = 612,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,616.00/891.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.47

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