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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.01, 1,219.56 and 510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.01, 1,219.56 and 510.72 is: 704.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.01 : 1,219.56 = 510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.01/1,219.56 = 510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.01x = 1,219.56 × 510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.01x = 622,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,853.68/884.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.58

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