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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.47, 1,230.11 and 518.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.47, 1,230.11 and 518.37 is: 715.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.47 : 1,230.11 = 518.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.47/1,230.11 = 518.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.47x = 1,230.11 × 518.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.47x = 637,649.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,649.53/891.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.28

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