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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.16, 1,229.84 and 498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.16, 1,229.84 and 498.17 is: 687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.16 : 1,229.84 = 498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.16/1,229.84 = 498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.16x = 1,229.84 × 498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.16x = 612,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,669.39/891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.50

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