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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.53, 1,230.23 and 498.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.53, 1,230.23 and 498.47 is: 687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.53 : 1,230.23 = 498.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.53/1,230.23 = 498.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.53x = 1,230.23 × 498.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.53x = 613,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,224.10/891.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.84

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