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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.81, 1,230.70 and 498.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.81, 1,230.70 and 498.86 is: 688.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.81 : 1,230.70 = 498.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.81/1,230.70 = 498.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.81x = 1,230.70 × 498.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.81x = 613,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,947.00/891.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.43

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