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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.26, 1,229.99 and 498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.26, 1,229.99 and 498.30 is: 687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.26 : 1,229.99 = 498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.26/1,229.99 = 498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.26x = 1,229.99 × 498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.26x = 612,904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,904.02/891.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.68

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