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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.20, 1,220.19 and 511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.20, 1,220.19 and 511.18 is: 705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.20 : 1,220.19 = 511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.20/1,220.19 = 511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.20x = 1,220.19 × 511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.20x = 623,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,736.72/884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.42

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