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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.33, 1,221.96 and 512.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.33, 1,221.96 and 512.53 is: 707.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.33 : 1,221.96 = 512.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.33/1,221.96 = 512.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.33x = 1,221.96 × 512.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.33x = 626,288.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,288.58/885.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.41

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