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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.86, 1,229.67 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.86, 1,229.67 and 517.96 is: 714.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.86 : 1,229.67 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.86/1,229.67 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.86x = 1,229.67 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.86x = 636,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,922.66/890.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.95

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