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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,220.43 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,220.43 and 511.32 is: 705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,220.43 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,220.43 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,220.43 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 624,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,030.27/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.60

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