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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.90, 1,230.82 and 518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.90, 1,230.82 and 518.80 is: 715.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.90 : 1,230.82 = 518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.90/1,230.82 = 518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.90x = 1,230.82 × 518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.90x = 638,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,549.42/891.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.94

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