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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.29, 1,229.97 and 498.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.29, 1,229.97 and 498.31 is: 687.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.29 : 1,229.97 = 498.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.29/1,229.97 = 498.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.29x = 1,229.97 × 498.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.29x = 612,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,906.35/891.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.66

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