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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.60, 1,221.96 and 512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.60, 1,221.96 and 512.52 is: 707.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.60 : 1,221.96 = 512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.60/1,221.96 = 512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.60x = 1,221.96 × 512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.60x = 626,278.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,278.94/885.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.18

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