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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.02, 1,226.99 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.02, 1,226.99 and 516.24 is: 712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.02 : 1,226.99 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.02/1,226.99 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.02x = 1,226.99 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.02x = 633,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,422.61/889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.50

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