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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.13, 1,220.07 and 511.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.13, 1,220.07 and 511.23 is: 705.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.13 : 1,220.07 = 511.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.13/1,220.07 = 511.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.13x = 1,220.07 × 511.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.13x = 623,736.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,736.39/884.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.48

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