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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.27, 1,230.03 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.27, 1,230.03 and 498.38 is: 687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.27 : 1,230.03 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.27/1,230.03 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.27x = 1,230.03 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.27x = 613,016.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,016.20/891.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.80

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