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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.33, 1,220.42 and 511.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.33, 1,220.42 and 511.43 is: 705.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.33 : 1,220.42 = 511.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.33/1,220.42 = 511.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.33x = 1,220.42 × 511.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.33x = 624,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,158.57/884.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.79

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