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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.41, 1,223.27 and 513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.41, 1,223.27 and 513.54 is: 708.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.41 : 1,223.27 = 513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.41/1,223.27 = 513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.41x = 1,223.27 × 513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.41x = 628,197.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,197.43/886.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.70

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