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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.90, 1,222.33 and 512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.90, 1,222.33 and 512.87 is: 707.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.90 : 1,222.33 = 512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.90/1,222.33 = 512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.90x = 1,222.33 × 512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.90x = 626,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,896.39/885.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.64

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