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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.05, 1,221.31 and 512.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.05, 1,221.31 and 512.05 is: 706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.05 : 1,221.31 = 512.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.05/1,221.31 = 512.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.05x = 1,221.31 × 512.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.05x = 625,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,371.79/885.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.59

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