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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,230.57 and 498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,230.57 and 498.75 is: 688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,230.57 = 498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,230.57 = 498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,230.57 × 498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 613,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,740.63/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.27

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