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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.10, 1,221.58 and 506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.10, 1,221.58 and 506.96 is: 699.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.10 : 1,221.58 = 506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.10/1,221.58 = 506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.10x = 1,221.58 × 506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.10x = 619,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,292.20/885.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.69

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