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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.53, 1,230.29 and 498.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.53, 1,230.29 and 498.55 is: 687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.53 : 1,230.29 = 498.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.53/1,230.29 = 498.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.53x = 1,230.29 × 498.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.53x = 613,354.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,354.93/891.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.98

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