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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.98, 1,222.52 and 512.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.98, 1,222.52 and 512.89 is: 707.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.98 : 1,222.52 = 512.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.98/1,222.52 = 512.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.98x = 1,222.52 × 512.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.98x = 627,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,012.66/885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.70

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