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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.97, 1,231.00 and 499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.97, 1,231.00 and 499.12 is: 688.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.97 : 1,231.00 = 499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.97/1,231.00 = 499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.97x = 1,231.00 × 499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.97x = 614,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,412.39/891.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.83

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