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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,222.79 and 513.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,222.79 and 513.03 is: 708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,222.79 = 513.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,222.79 = 513.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,222.79 × 513.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 627,325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,325.39/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.01

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