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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.86, 1,227.98 and 516.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.86, 1,227.98 and 516.90 is: 713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.86 : 1,227.98 = 516.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.86/1,227.98 = 516.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.86x = 1,227.98 × 516.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.86x = 634,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,742.86/889.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.31

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