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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.23, 1,229.91 and 498.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.23, 1,229.91 and 498.21 is: 687.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.23 : 1,229.91 = 498.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.23/1,229.91 = 498.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.23x = 1,229.91 × 498.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.23x = 612,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,753.46/891.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.54

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