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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.95, 1,222.58 and 512.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.95, 1,222.58 and 512.94 is: 707.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.95 : 1,222.58 = 512.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.95/1,222.58 = 512.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.95x = 1,222.58 × 512.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.95x = 627,111.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,111.47/885.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.84

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