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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.54, 1,230.24 and 518.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.54, 1,230.24 and 518.50 is: 715.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.54 : 1,230.24 = 518.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.54/1,230.24 = 518.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.54x = 1,230.24 × 518.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.54x = 637,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,879.44/891.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.48

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