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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.13, 1,222.72 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.13, 1,222.72 and 507.96 is: 700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.13 : 1,222.72 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.13/1,222.72 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.13x = 1,222.72 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.13x = 621,092.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,092.85/886.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.90

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