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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.04, 1,221.39 and 507.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.04, 1,221.39 and 507.00 is: 699.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.04 : 1,221.39 = 507.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.04/1,221.39 = 507.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.04x = 1,221.39 × 507.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.04x = 619,238.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,238.25/885.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.67

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