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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.46, 1,222.06 and 512.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.46, 1,222.06 and 512.36 is: 707.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.46 : 1,222.06 = 512.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.46/1,222.06 = 512.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.46x = 1,222.06 × 512.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.46x = 626,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,134.66/885.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.13

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