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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.27, 1,229.95 and 498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.27, 1,229.95 and 498.28 is: 687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.27 : 1,229.95 = 498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.27/1,229.95 = 498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.27x = 1,229.95 × 498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.27x = 612,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,859.49/891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.62

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