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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.82, 1,223.84 and 513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.82, 1,223.84 and 513.88 is: 709.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.82 : 1,223.84 = 513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.82/1,223.84 = 513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.82x = 1,223.84 × 513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.82x = 628,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,905.12/886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.17

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