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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.35, 1,223.11 and 513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.35, 1,223.11 and 513.30 is: 708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.35 : 1,223.11 = 513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.35/1,223.11 = 513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.35x = 1,223.11 × 513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.35x = 627,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,823.37/886.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.33

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