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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.89, 1,222.38 and 512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.89, 1,222.38 and 512.88 is: 707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.89 : 1,222.38 = 512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.89/1,222.38 = 512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.89x = 1,222.38 × 512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.89x = 626,934.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,934.25/885.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.69

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