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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.79, 1,230.61 and 498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.79, 1,230.61 and 498.73 is: 688.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.79 : 1,230.61 = 498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.79/1,230.61 = 498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.79x = 1,230.61 × 498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.79x = 613,742.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,742.13/891.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.21

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