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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.28, 1,223.10 and 513.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.28, 1,223.10 and 513.34 is: 708.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.28 : 1,223.10 = 513.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.28/1,223.10 = 513.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.28x = 1,223.10 × 513.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.28x = 627,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,863.10/886.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.43

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