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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.86, 1,230.71 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.86, 1,230.71 and 498.88 is: 688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.86 : 1,230.71 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.86/1,230.71 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.86x = 1,230.71 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.86x = 613,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,976.60/891.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.42

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