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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.53, 1,230.43 and 498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.53, 1,230.43 and 498.64 is: 688.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.53 : 1,230.43 = 498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.53/1,230.43 = 498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.53x = 1,230.43 × 498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.53x = 613,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,534.22/891.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.18

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