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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.29, 1,228.75 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.29, 1,228.75 and 517.38 is: 714.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.29 : 1,228.75 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.29/1,228.75 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.29x = 1,228.75 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.29x = 635,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,730.68/890.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.08

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