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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.44, 1,223.44 and 513.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.44, 1,223.44 and 513.36 is: 708.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.44 : 1,223.44 = 513.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.44/1,223.44 = 513.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.44x = 1,223.44 × 513.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.44x = 628,065.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,065.16/886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.53

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