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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,230.52 and 498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,230.52 and 498.68 is: 688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,230.52 = 498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,230.52 = 498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,230.52 × 498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 613,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,635.71/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.15

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