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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.21, 1,227.02 and 516.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.21, 1,227.02 and 516.12 is: 712.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.21 : 1,227.02 = 516.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.21/1,227.02 = 516.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.21x = 1,227.02 × 516.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.21x = 633,282.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,282.38/889.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.18

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