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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.83, 1,223.85 and 513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.83, 1,223.85 and 513.80 is: 709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.83 : 1,223.85 = 513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.83/1,223.85 = 513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.83x = 1,223.85 × 513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.83x = 628,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,814.53/886.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.06

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