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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.09, 1,229.60 and 517.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.09, 1,229.60 and 517.99 is: 714.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.09 : 1,229.60 = 517.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.09/1,229.60 = 517.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.09x = 1,229.60 × 517.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.09x = 636,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,924.87/891.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.77

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