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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.24, 1,229.82 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.24, 1,229.82 and 498.22 is: 687.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.24 : 1,229.82 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.24/1,229.82 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.24x = 1,229.82 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.24x = 612,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,720.92/891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.49

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