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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.95, 1,228.10 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.95, 1,228.10 and 517.04 is: 713.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.95 : 1,228.10 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.95/1,228.10 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.95x = 1,228.10 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.95x = 634,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,968.10/889.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.49

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