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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.37, 1,220.61 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.37, 1,220.61 and 511.44 is: 705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.37 : 1,220.61 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.37/1,220.61 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.37x = 1,220.61 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.37x = 624,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,268.78/884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.89

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