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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.17, 1,221.57 and 512.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.17, 1,221.57 and 512.26 is: 706.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.17 : 1,221.57 = 512.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.17/1,221.57 = 512.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.17x = 1,221.57 × 512.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.17x = 625,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,758.39/885.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.93

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