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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.81, 1,229.30 and 517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.81, 1,229.30 and 517.80 is: 714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.81 : 1,229.30 = 517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.81/1,229.30 = 517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.81x = 1,229.30 × 517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.81x = 636,531.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,531.54/890.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.55

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