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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.78, 1,229.26 and 517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.78, 1,229.26 and 517.97 is: 714.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.78 : 1,229.26 = 517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.78/1,229.26 = 517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.78x = 1,229.26 × 517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.78x = 636,711.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,711.07/890.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.78

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