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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.56, 1,229.32 and 517.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.56, 1,229.32 and 517.88 is: 714.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.56 : 1,229.32 = 517.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.56/1,229.32 = 517.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.56x = 1,229.32 × 517.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.56x = 636,640.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,640.24/890.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.88

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