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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.82, 1,229.51 and 518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.82, 1,229.51 and 518.09 is: 715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.82 : 1,229.51 = 518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.82/1,229.51 = 518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.82x = 1,229.51 × 518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.82x = 636,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,991.98/890.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.06

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