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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.04, 1,226.62 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.04, 1,226.62 and 515.94 is: 711.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.04 : 1,226.62 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.04/1,226.62 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.04x = 1,226.62 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.04x = 632,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,862.32/889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.85

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