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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.22, 1,229.67 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.22, 1,229.67 and 513.12 is: 707.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.22 : 1,229.67 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.22/1,229.67 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.22x = 1,229.67 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.22x = 630,968.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,968.27/891.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.98

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