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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.55, 1,228.70 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.55, 1,228.70 and 517.44 is: 713.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.55 : 1,228.70 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.55/1,228.70 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.55x = 1,228.70 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.55x = 635,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,775.94/890.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.91

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