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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.81, 1,228 and 516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.81, 1,228 and 516.90 is: 713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.81 : 1,228 = 516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.81/1,228 = 516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.81x = 1,228 × 516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.81x = 634,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,753.20/889.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.36

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