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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.02, 1,220.02 and 511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.02, 1,220.02 and 511.02 is: 705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.02 : 1,220.02 = 511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.02/1,220.02 = 511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.02x = 1,220.02 × 511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.02x = 623,454.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,454.62/884.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.25

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