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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.98, 1,222.40 and 512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.98, 1,222.40 and 512.96 is: 707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.98 : 1,222.40 = 512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.98/1,222.40 = 512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.98x = 1,222.40 × 512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.98x = 627,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,042.30/885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.74

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