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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.45, 1,227.11 and 516.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.45, 1,227.11 and 516.29 is: 712.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.45 : 1,227.11 = 516.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.45/1,227.11 = 516.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.45x = 1,227.11 × 516.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.45x = 633,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,544.62/889.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.29

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