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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.14, 1,229.78 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.14, 1,229.78 and 498.12 is: 687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.14 : 1,229.78 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.14/1,229.78 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.14x = 1,229.78 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.14x = 612,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,574.65/891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.41

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