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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.61, 1,229.06 and 517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.61, 1,229.06 and 517.62 is: 714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.61 : 1,229.06 = 517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.61/1,229.06 = 517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.61x = 1,229.06 × 517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.61x = 636,181.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,181.14/890.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.32

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