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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.40, 1,230 and 518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.40, 1,230 and 518.48 is: 715.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.40 : 1,230 = 518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.40/1,230 = 518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.40x = 1,230 × 518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.40x = 637,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,730.40/891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.43

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