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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.23, 1,227.15 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.23, 1,227.15 and 516.44 is: 712.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.23 : 1,227.15 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.23/1,227.15 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.23x = 1,227.15 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.23x = 633,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,749.35/889.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.69

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