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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.35, 1,227.15 and 516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.35, 1,227.15 and 516.26 is: 712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.35 : 1,227.15 = 516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.35/1,227.15 = 516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.35x = 1,227.15 × 516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.35x = 633,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,531.53/889.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.36

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