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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.22, 1,223.12 and 513.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.22, 1,223.12 and 513.14 is: 708.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.22 : 1,223.12 = 513.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.22/1,223.12 = 513.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.22x = 1,223.12 × 513.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.22x = 627,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,631.80/886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.21

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