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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.05, 1,229.78 and 518.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.05, 1,229.78 and 518.15 is: 715.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.05 : 1,229.78 = 518.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.05/1,229.78 = 518.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.05x = 1,229.78 × 518.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.05x = 637,210.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,210.51/891.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.12

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