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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.70, 1,230.50 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.70, 1,230.50 and 498.72 is: 688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.70 : 1,230.50 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.70/1,230.50 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.70x = 1,230.50 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.70x = 613,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,674.96/891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.21

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