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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.01, 1,228.19 and 517.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.01, 1,228.19 and 517.02 is: 713.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.01 : 1,228.19 = 517.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.01/1,228.19 = 517.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.01x = 1,228.19 × 517.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.01x = 634,998.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,998.79/890.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.47

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