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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.51, 1,230.45 and 518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.51, 1,230.45 and 518.56 is: 715.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.51 : 1,230.45 = 518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.51/1,230.45 = 518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.51x = 1,230.45 × 518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.51x = 638,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,062.15/891.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.71

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