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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.53, 1,230.34 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.53, 1,230.34 and 498.56 is: 688.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.53 : 1,230.34 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.53/1,230.34 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.53x = 1,230.34 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.53x = 613,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,398.31/891.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.03

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