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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.97, 1,230.95 and 499.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.97, 1,230.95 and 499.06 is: 688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.97 : 1,230.95 = 499.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.97/1,230.95 = 499.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.97x = 1,230.95 × 499.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.97x = 614,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,315.41/891.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.72

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