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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.64, 1,230.28 and 518.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.64, 1,230.28 and 518.55 is: 715.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.64 : 1,230.28 = 518.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.64/1,230.28 = 518.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.64x = 1,230.28 × 518.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.64x = 637,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,961.69/891.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.49

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