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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.16, 1,220.28 and 511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.16, 1,220.28 and 511.14 is: 705.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.16 : 1,220.28 = 511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.16/1,220.28 = 511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.16x = 1,220.28 × 511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.16x = 623,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,733.92/884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.45

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