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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.81, 1,220.97 and 511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.81, 1,220.97 and 511.54 is: 705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.81 : 1,220.97 = 511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.81/1,220.97 = 511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.81x = 1,220.97 × 511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.81x = 624,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,574.99/884.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.89

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