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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.72, 1,222.20 and 512.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.72, 1,222.20 and 512.64 is: 707.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.72 : 1,222.20 = 512.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.72/1,222.20 = 512.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.72x = 1,222.20 × 512.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.72x = 626,548.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,548.61/885.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.39

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