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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.44, 1,220.61 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.44, 1,220.61 and 511.30 is: 705.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.44 : 1,220.61 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.44/1,220.61 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.44x = 1,220.61 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.44x = 624,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,097.89/884.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.64

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