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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.18, 1,221.50 and 512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.18, 1,221.50 and 512.14 is: 706.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.18 : 1,221.50 = 512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.18/1,221.50 = 512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.18x = 1,221.50 × 512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.18x = 625,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,579.01/885.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.73

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