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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.50, 1,230.17 and 498.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.50, 1,230.17 and 498.51 is: 687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.50 : 1,230.17 = 498.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.50/1,230.17 = 498.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.50x = 1,230.17 × 498.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.50x = 613,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,249.55/891.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.89

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