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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.92, 1,219.84 and 511.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.92, 1,219.84 and 511.01 is: 705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.92 : 1,219.84 = 511.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.92/1,219.84 = 511.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.92x = 1,219.84 × 511.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.92x = 623,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,350.44/883.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.21

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