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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.17, 1,226.97 and 516.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.17, 1,226.97 and 516.17 is: 712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.17 : 1,226.97 = 516.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.17/1,226.97 = 516.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.17x = 1,226.97 × 516.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.17x = 633,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,318.97/889.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.26

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