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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.12, 1,219.94 and 511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.12, 1,219.94 and 511.15 is: 705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.12 : 1,219.94 = 511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.12/1,219.94 = 511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.12x = 1,219.94 × 511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.12x = 623,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,563.68/884.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.30

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