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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.41, 1,230.12 and 513.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.41, 1,230.12 and 513.27 is: 708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.41 : 1,230.12 = 513.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.41/1,230.12 = 513.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.41x = 1,230.12 × 513.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.41x = 631,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,383.69/891.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.30

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