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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.98, 1,223.90 and 513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.98, 1,223.90 and 513.90 is: 709.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.98 : 1,223.90 = 513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.98/1,223.90 = 513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.98x = 1,223.90 × 513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.98x = 628,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,962.21/886.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.11

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