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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.31, 1,221.77 and 512.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.31, 1,221.77 and 512.27 is: 706.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.31 : 1,221.77 = 512.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.31/1,221.77 = 512.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.31x = 1,221.77 × 512.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.31x = 625,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,876.12/885.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.96

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