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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.20, 1,226.91 and 516.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.20, 1,226.91 and 516.23 is: 712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.20 : 1,226.91 = 516.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.20/1,226.91 = 516.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.20x = 1,226.91 × 516.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.20x = 633,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,367.75/889.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.29

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