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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.19, 1,222.90 and 513.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.19, 1,222.90 and 513.26 is: 708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.19 : 1,222.90 = 513.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.19/1,222.90 = 513.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.19x = 1,222.90 × 513.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.19x = 627,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,666.28/886.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.27

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