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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.56, 1,228.88 and 517.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.56, 1,228.88 and 517.66 is: 714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.56 : 1,228.88 = 517.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.56/1,228.88 = 517.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.56x = 1,228.88 × 517.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.56x = 636,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,142.02/890.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.32

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