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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.52, 1,229.16 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.52, 1,229.16 and 517.62 is: 714.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.52 : 1,229.16 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.52/1,229.16 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.52x = 1,229.16 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.52x = 636,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,237.80/890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.46

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