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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.39, 1,220.45 and 511.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.39, 1,220.45 and 511.35 is: 705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.39 : 1,220.45 = 511.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.39/1,220.45 = 511.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.39x = 1,220.45 × 511.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.39x = 624,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,074.55/884.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.66

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