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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.99, 1,230.63 and 518.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.99, 1,230.63 and 518.78 is: 715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.99 : 1,230.63 = 518.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.99/1,230.63 = 518.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.99x = 1,230.63 × 518.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.99x = 638,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,420.08/891.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.73

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