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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.72, 1,227.74 and 516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.72, 1,227.74 and 516.80 is: 713.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.72 : 1,227.74 = 516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.72/1,227.74 = 516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.72x = 1,227.74 × 516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.72x = 634,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,496.03/889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.14

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