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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.47, 1,230.23 and 498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.47, 1,230.23 and 498.50 is: 687.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.47 : 1,230.23 = 498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.47/1,230.23 = 498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.47x = 1,230.23 × 498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.47x = 613,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,261.01/891.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.92

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