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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.85, 1,223.85 and 513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.85, 1,223.85 and 513.90 is: 709.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.85 : 1,223.85 = 513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.85/1,223.85 = 513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.85x = 1,223.85 × 513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.85x = 628,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,940.86/886.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.19

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