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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.43, 1,229.97 and 518.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.43, 1,229.97 and 518.18 is: 714.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.43 : 1,229.97 = 518.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.43/1,229.97 = 518.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.43x = 1,229.97 × 518.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.43x = 637,349.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,349.75/891.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.97

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