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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.73, 1,230.55 and 498.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.73, 1,230.55 and 498.74 is: 688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.73 : 1,230.55 = 498.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.73/1,230.55 = 498.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.73x = 1,230.55 × 498.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.73x = 613,724.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,724.51/891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.24

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