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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.15, 1,219.52 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.15, 1,219.52 and 511.07 is: 704.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.15 : 1,219.52 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.15/1,219.52 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.15x = 1,219.52 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.15x = 623,260.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,260.09/884.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.93

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