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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.98, 1,228.17 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.98, 1,228.17 and 517.04 is: 713.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.98 : 1,228.17 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.98/1,228.17 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.98x = 1,228.17 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.98x = 635,006.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,006.88/889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.51

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