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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.21, 1,220.23 and 511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.21, 1,220.23 and 511.15 is: 705.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.21 : 1,220.23 = 511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.21/1,220.23 = 511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.21x = 1,220.23 × 511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.21x = 623,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,720.56/884.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.40

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