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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.12, 1,237.90 and 498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.12, 1,237.90 and 498.78 is: 688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.12 : 1,237.90 = 498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.12/1,237.90 = 498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.12x = 1,237.90 × 498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.12x = 617,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,439.76/897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.25

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