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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.63, 1,228.99 and 517.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.63, 1,228.99 and 517.55 is: 714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.63 : 1,228.99 = 517.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.63/1,228.99 = 517.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.63x = 1,228.99 × 517.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.63x = 636,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,057.63/890.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.17

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