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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.96, 1,228.40 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.96, 1,228.40 and 517.04 is: 713.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.96 : 1,228.40 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.96/1,228.40 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.96x = 1,228.40 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.96x = 635,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,131.94/889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.66

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