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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.30, 1,220.22 and 511.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.30, 1,220.22 and 511.29 is: 705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.30 : 1,220.22 = 511.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.30/1,220.22 = 511.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.30x = 1,220.22 × 511.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.30x = 623,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,886.28/884.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.52

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