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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.17, 1,220.13 and 511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.17, 1,220.13 and 511.13 is: 705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.17 : 1,220.13 = 511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.17/1,220.13 = 511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.17x = 1,220.13 × 511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.17x = 623,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,645.05/884.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.35

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