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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.57, 1,230.33 and 518.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.57, 1,230.33 and 518.53 is: 715.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.57 : 1,230.33 = 518.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.57/1,230.33 = 518.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.57x = 1,230.33 × 518.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.57x = 637,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,957.08/891.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.54

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