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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.27, 1,220.30 and 511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.27, 1,220.30 and 511.28 is: 705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.27 : 1,220.30 = 511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.27/1,220.30 = 511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.27x = 1,220.30 × 511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.27x = 623,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,906.33/884.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.56

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