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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.90, 1,223.72 and 513.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.90, 1,223.72 and 513.86 is: 709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.90 : 1,223.72 = 513.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.90/1,223.72 = 513.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.90x = 1,223.72 × 513.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.90x = 628,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,820.76/886.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.01

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