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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.86, 1,222.53 and 512.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.86, 1,222.53 and 512.85 is: 707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.86 : 1,222.53 = 512.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.86/1,222.53 = 512.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.86x = 1,222.53 × 512.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.86x = 626,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,971.95/885.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.76

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