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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.87, 1,230.66 and 498.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.87, 1,230.66 and 498.93 is: 688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.87 : 1,230.66 = 498.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.87/1,230.66 = 498.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.87x = 1,230.66 × 498.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.87x = 614,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,013.19/891.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.46

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