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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.17, 1,229.83 and 498.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.17, 1,229.83 and 498.19 is: 687.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.17 : 1,229.83 = 498.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.17/1,229.83 = 498.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.17x = 1,229.83 × 498.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.17x = 612,689.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,689.01/891.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.51

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