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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.67, 1,230.50 and 498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.67, 1,230.50 and 498.68 is: 688.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.67 : 1,230.50 = 498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.67/1,230.50 = 498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.67x = 1,230.50 × 498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.67x = 613,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,625.74/891.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.18

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