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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.04, 1,229.70 and 518.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.04, 1,229.70 and 518.05 is: 714.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.04 : 1,229.70 = 518.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.04/1,229.70 = 518.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.04x = 1,229.70 × 518.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.04x = 637,046.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,046.09/891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.95

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