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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.11, 1,228.33 and 517.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.11, 1,228.33 and 517.15 is: 713.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.11 : 1,228.33 = 517.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.11/1,228.33 = 517.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.11x = 1,228.33 × 517.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.11x = 635,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,230.86/890.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.65

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