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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.72, 1,229.14 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.72, 1,229.14 and 517.68 is: 714.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.72 : 1,229.14 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.72/1,229.14 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.72x = 1,229.14 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.72x = 636,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,301.20/890.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.37

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