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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.05, 1,219.93 and 511.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.05, 1,219.93 and 511.05 is: 705.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.05 : 1,219.93 = 511.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.05/1,219.93 = 511.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.05x = 1,219.93 × 511.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.05x = 623,445.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,445.23/884.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.21

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