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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.88, 1,230.52 and 518.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.88, 1,230.52 and 518.79 is: 715.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.88 : 1,230.52 = 518.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.88/1,230.52 = 518.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.88x = 1,230.52 × 518.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.88x = 638,381.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,381.47/891.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.77

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