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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.98, 1,223.78 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.98, 1,223.78 and 513.96 is: 709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.98 : 1,223.78 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.98/1,223.78 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.98x = 1,223.78 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.98x = 628,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,973.97/886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.12

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