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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.34, 1,230.17 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.34, 1,230.17 and 498.38 is: 687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.34 : 1,230.17 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.34/1,230.17 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.34x = 1,230.17 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.34x = 613,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,083.48/891.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.82

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