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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.05, 1,228.34 and 511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.05, 1,228.34 and 511.99 is: 706.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.05 : 1,228.34 = 511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.05/1,228.34 = 511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.05x = 1,228.34 × 511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.05x = 628,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,892.17/890.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.58

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