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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.36, 1,230.02 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.36, 1,230.02 and 498.38 is: 687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.36 : 1,230.02 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.36/1,230.02 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.36x = 1,230.02 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.36x = 613,017.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,017.37/891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.73

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