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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.14, 1,227.02 and 516.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.14, 1,227.02 and 516.15 is: 712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.14 : 1,227.02 = 516.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.14/1,227.02 = 516.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.14x = 1,227.02 × 516.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.14x = 633,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,323.79/889.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.29

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