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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.17, 1,228.43 and 517.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.17, 1,228.43 and 517.37 is: 713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.17 : 1,228.43 = 517.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.17/1,228.43 = 517.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.17x = 1,228.43 × 517.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.17x = 635,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,544.10/890.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.96

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