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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.84, 1,229.37 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.84, 1,229.37 and 518.04 is: 714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.84 : 1,229.37 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.84/1,229.37 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.84x = 1,229.37 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.84x = 636,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,860.89/890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.90

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