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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.16, 1,229.83 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.16, 1,229.83 and 498.22 is: 687.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.16 : 1,229.83 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.16/1,229.83 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.16x = 1,229.83 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.16x = 612,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,721.58/891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.56

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