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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.58, 1,220.65 and 511.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.58, 1,220.65 and 511.49 is: 705.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.58 : 1,220.65 = 511.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.58/1,220.65 = 511.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.58x = 1,220.65 × 511.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.58x = 624,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,352.04/884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.82

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