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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.52, 1,222.15 and 512.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.52, 1,222.15 and 512.51 is: 707.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.52 : 1,222.15 = 512.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.52/1,222.15 = 512.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.52x = 1,222.15 × 512.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.52x = 626,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,364.10/885.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.34

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