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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.94, 1,228.26 and 517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.94, 1,228.26 and 517.14 is: 713.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.94 : 1,228.26 = 517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.94/1,228.26 = 517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.94x = 1,228.26 × 517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.94x = 635,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,182.38/889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.74

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