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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.35, 1,230.08 and 498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.35, 1,230.08 and 498.39 is: 687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.35 : 1,230.08 = 498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.35/1,230.08 = 498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.35x = 1,230.08 × 498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.35x = 613,059.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,059.57/891.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.79

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