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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.27, 1,228.53 and 517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.27, 1,228.53 and 517.28 is: 713.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.27 : 1,228.53 = 517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.27/1,228.53 = 517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.27x = 1,228.53 × 517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.27x = 635,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,487.86/890.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.82

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