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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.74, 1,222.34 and 512.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.74, 1,222.34 and 512.73 is: 707.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.74 : 1,222.34 = 512.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.74/1,222.34 = 512.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.74x = 1,222.34 × 512.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.74x = 626,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,730.39/885.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.58

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