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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.59, 1,230.45 and 498.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.59, 1,230.45 and 498.65 is: 688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.59 : 1,230.45 = 498.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.59/1,230.45 = 498.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.59x = 1,230.45 × 498.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.59x = 613,557.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,557.74/891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.17

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