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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.49, 1,222.08 and 512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.49, 1,222.08 and 512.49 is: 707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.49 : 1,222.08 = 512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.49/1,222.08 = 512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.49x = 1,222.08 × 512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.49x = 626,303.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,303.78/885.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.30

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