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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.56, 1,230.38 and 498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.56, 1,230.38 and 498.60 is: 688.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.56 : 1,230.38 = 498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.56/1,230.38 = 498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.56x = 1,230.38 × 498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.56x = 613,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,467.47/891.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.08

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