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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.79, 1,230.66 and 493.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.79, 1,230.66 and 493.45 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.79 : 1,230.66 = 493.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.79/1,230.66 = 493.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.79x = 1,230.66 × 493.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.79x = 607,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,269.18/891.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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