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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.17, 1,220.02 and 511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.17, 1,220.02 and 511.03 is: 705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.17 : 1,220.02 = 511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.17/1,220.02 = 511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.17x = 1,220.02 × 511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.17x = 623,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,466.82/884.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.14

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