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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.66, 1,227.99 and 516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.66, 1,227.99 and 516.72 is: 713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.66 : 1,227.99 = 516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.66/1,227.99 = 516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.66x = 1,227.99 × 516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.66x = 634,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,526.99/889.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.22

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