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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.72, 1,227.76 and 516.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.72, 1,227.76 and 516.68 is: 712.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.72 : 1,227.76 = 516.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.72/1,227.76 = 516.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.72x = 1,227.76 × 516.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.72x = 634,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,359.04/889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.99

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