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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.42, 1,223.38 and 513.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.42, 1,223.38 and 513.42 is: 708.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.42 : 1,223.38 = 513.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.42/1,223.38 = 513.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.42x = 1,223.38 × 513.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.42x = 628,107.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,107.76/886.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.59

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