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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.23, 1,221.58 and 512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.23, 1,221.58 and 512.24 is: 706.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.23 : 1,221.58 = 512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.23/1,221.58 = 512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.23x = 1,221.58 × 512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.23x = 625,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,743.54/885.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.87

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