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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.72, 1,230.58 and 518.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.72, 1,230.58 and 518.92 is: 716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.72 : 1,230.58 = 518.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.72/1,230.58 = 518.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.72x = 1,230.58 × 518.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.72x = 638,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,572.57/891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.11

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