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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.46, 1,228.75 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.46, 1,228.75 and 517.32 is: 713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.46 : 1,228.75 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.46/1,228.75 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.46x = 1,228.75 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.46x = 635,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,656.95/890.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.85

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