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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.49, 1,220.61 and 511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.49, 1,220.61 and 511.55 is: 705.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.49 : 1,220.61 = 511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.49/1,220.61 = 511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.49x = 1,220.61 × 511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.49x = 624,396.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,396.94/884.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.94

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