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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.25, 1,229.98 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.25, 1,229.98 and 498.26 is: 687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.25 : 1,229.98 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.25/1,229.98 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.25x = 1,229.98 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.25x = 612,851.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,851.66/891.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.63

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