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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.90, 1,227.92 and 516.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.90, 1,227.92 and 516.81 is: 713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.90 : 1,227.92 = 516.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.90/1,227.92 = 516.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.90x = 1,227.92 × 516.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.90x = 634,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,601.34/889.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.12

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