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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.43, 1,220.58 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.43, 1,220.58 and 511.44 is: 705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.43 : 1,220.58 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.43/1,220.58 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.43x = 1,220.58 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.43x = 624,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,253.44/884.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.83

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