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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.94, 1,228.02 and 516.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.94, 1,228.02 and 516.91 is: 713.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.94 : 1,228.02 = 516.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.94/1,228.02 = 516.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.94x = 1,228.02 × 516.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.94x = 634,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,775.82/889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.28

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