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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.25, 1,220.18 and 510.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.25, 1,220.18 and 510.97 is: 705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.25 : 1,220.18 = 510.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.25/1,220.18 = 510.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.25x = 1,220.18 × 510.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.25x = 623,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,475.37/884.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.09

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