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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.40, 1,230.17 and 493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.40, 1,230.17 and 493.11 is: 680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.40 : 1,230.17 = 493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.40/1,230.17 = 493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.40x = 1,230.17 × 493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.40x = 606,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,609.13/891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.51

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