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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.14, 1,229.47 and 517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.14, 1,229.47 and 517.97 is: 714.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.14 : 1,229.47 = 517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.14/1,229.47 = 517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.14x = 1,229.47 × 517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.14x = 636,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,830.35/891.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.63

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