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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.19, 1,227.13 and 516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.19, 1,227.13 and 516.03 is: 712.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.19 : 1,227.13 = 516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.19/1,227.13 = 516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.19x = 1,227.13 × 516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.19x = 633,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,231.54/889.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.15

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