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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.78, 1,230.62 and 498.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.78, 1,230.62 and 498.74 is: 688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.78 : 1,230.62 = 498.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.78/1,230.62 = 498.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.78x = 1,230.62 × 498.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.78x = 613,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,759.42/891.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.24

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