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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.13, 1,229.74 and 518.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.13, 1,229.74 and 518.17 is: 715.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.13 : 1,229.74 = 518.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.13/1,229.74 = 518.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.13x = 1,229.74 × 518.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.13x = 637,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,214.38/891.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.06

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