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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.57, 1,222.14 and 512.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.57, 1,222.14 and 512.57 is: 707.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.57 : 1,222.14 = 512.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.57/1,222.14 = 512.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.57x = 1,222.14 × 512.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.57x = 626,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,432.30/885.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.38

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