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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.34, 1,230.14 and 518.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.34, 1,230.14 and 518.47 is: 715.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.34 : 1,230.14 = 518.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.34/1,230.14 = 518.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.34x = 1,230.14 × 518.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.34x = 637,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,790.69/891.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.54

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