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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.83, 1,221.20 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.83, 1,221.20 and 511.74 is: 706.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.83 : 1,221.20 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.83/1,221.20 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.83x = 1,221.20 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.83x = 624,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,936.89/884.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.28

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