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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.67, 1,221.08 and 511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.67, 1,221.08 and 511.88 is: 706.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.67 : 1,221.08 = 511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.67/1,221.08 = 511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.67x = 1,221.08 × 511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.67x = 625,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,037.77/884.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.52

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