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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.06, 1,229.45 and 517.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.06, 1,229.45 and 517.83 is: 714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.06 : 1,229.45 = 517.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.06/1,229.45 = 517.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.06x = 1,229.45 × 517.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.06x = 636,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,647.45/891.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.48

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