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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.62, 1,227.51 and 516.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.62, 1,227.51 and 516.63 is: 712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.62 : 1,227.51 = 516.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.62/1,227.51 = 516.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.62x = 1,227.51 × 516.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.62x = 634,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,168.49/889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.85

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