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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.63, 1,227.61 and 516.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.63, 1,227.61 and 516.54 is: 712.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.63 : 1,227.61 = 516.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.63/1,227.61 = 516.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.63x = 1,227.61 × 516.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.63x = 634,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,115.89/889.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.79

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