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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.16, 1,222.80 and 513.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.16, 1,222.80 and 513.09 is: 708.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.16 : 1,222.80 = 513.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.16/1,222.80 = 513.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.16x = 1,222.80 × 513.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.16x = 627,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,406.20/886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.00

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