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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.62, 1,230.23 and 518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.62, 1,230.23 and 518.40 is: 715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.62 : 1,230.23 = 518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.62/1,230.23 = 518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.62x = 1,230.23 × 518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.62x = 637,748.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,748.88/891.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.27

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