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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.25, 1,230.03 and 518.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.25, 1,230.03 and 518.15 is: 715.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.25 : 1,230.03 = 518.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.25/1,230.03 = 518.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.25x = 1,230.03 × 518.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.25x = 637,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,343.12/891.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.11

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