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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.03, 1,220.11 and 510.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.03, 1,220.11 and 510.94 is: 705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.03 : 1,220.11 = 510.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.03/1,220.11 = 510.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.03x = 1,220.11 × 510.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.03x = 623,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,403.25/884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.19

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