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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.24, 1,223.00 and 513.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.24, 1,223.00 and 513.19 is: 708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.24 : 1,223.00 = 513.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.24/1,223.00 = 513.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.24x = 1,223.00 × 513.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.24x = 627,635.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,635.70/886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.20

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