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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.19, 1,222.86 and 513.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.19, 1,222.86 and 513.16 is: 708.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.19 : 1,222.86 = 513.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.19/1,222.86 = 513.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.19x = 1,222.86 × 513.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.19x = 627,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,514.16/886.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.11

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