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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.96, 1,222.32 and 512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.96, 1,222.32 and 512.82 is: 707.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.96 : 1,222.32 = 512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.96/1,222.32 = 512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.96x = 1,222.32 × 512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.96x = 626,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,830.14/885.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.52

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