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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.28, 1,229.94 and 518.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.28, 1,229.94 and 518.33 is: 715.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.28 : 1,229.94 = 518.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.28/1,229.94 = 518.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.28x = 1,229.94 × 518.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.28x = 637,508.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,508.65/891.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.28

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