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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.70, 1,220.85 and 511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.70, 1,220.85 and 511.79 is: 706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.70 : 1,220.85 = 511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.70/1,220.85 = 511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.70x = 1,220.85 × 511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.70x = 624,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,818.82/884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.25

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