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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.01, 1,221.37 and 512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.01, 1,221.37 and 512 is: 706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.01 : 1,221.37 = 512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.01/1,221.37 = 512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.01x = 1,221.37 × 512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.01x = 625,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,341.44/885.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.59

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