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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.30, 1,228.40 and 517.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.30, 1,228.40 and 517.05 is: 713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.30 : 1,228.40 = 517.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.30/1,228.40 = 517.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.30x = 1,228.40 × 517.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.30x = 635,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,143.57/890.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.41

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