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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.52, 1,227.36 and 516.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.52, 1,227.36 and 516.50 is: 712.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.52 : 1,227.36 = 516.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.52/1,227.36 = 516.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.52x = 1,227.36 × 516.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.52x = 633,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,931.44/889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.67

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