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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.38, 1,230.16 and 518.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.38, 1,230.16 and 518.36 is: 715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.38 : 1,230.16 = 518.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.38/1,230.16 = 518.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.38x = 1,230.16 × 518.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.38x = 637,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,665.74/891.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.37

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