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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889, 1,226.55 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889, 1,226.55 and 516 is: 711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889 : 1,226.55 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889/1,226.55 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889x = 1,226.55 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889x = 632,899.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,899.80/889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.92

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