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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.75, 1,229.49 and 517.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.75, 1,229.49 and 517.66 is: 714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.75 : 1,229.49 = 517.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.75/1,229.49 = 517.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.75x = 1,229.49 × 517.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.75x = 636,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,461.64/890.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.52

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