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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.14, 1,221.49 and 512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.14, 1,221.49 and 512.12 is: 706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.14 : 1,221.49 = 512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.14/1,221.49 = 512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.14x = 1,221.49 × 512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.14x = 625,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,549.46/885.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.72

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