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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.83, 1,230.74 and 498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.83, 1,230.74 and 498.85 is: 688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.83 : 1,230.74 = 498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.83/1,230.74 = 498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.83x = 1,230.74 × 498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.83x = 613,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,954.65/891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.42

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