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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.46, 1,220.68 and 511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.46, 1,220.68 and 511.36 is: 705.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.46 : 1,220.68 = 511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.46/1,220.68 = 511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.46x = 1,220.68 × 511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.46x = 624,206.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,206.92/884.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.75

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