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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.23, 1,227.09 and 516.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.23, 1,227.09 and 516.18 is: 712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.23 : 1,227.09 = 516.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.23/1,227.09 = 516.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.23x = 1,227.09 × 516.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.23x = 633,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,399.32/889.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.30

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