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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.19, 1,228.26 and 517.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.19, 1,228.26 and 517.08 is: 713.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.19 : 1,228.26 = 517.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.19/1,228.26 = 517.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.19x = 1,228.26 × 517.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.19x = 635,115.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,115.23/890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.46

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