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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.34, 1,227.22 and 511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.34, 1,227.22 and 511.18 is: 705.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.34 : 1,227.22 = 511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.34/1,227.22 = 511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.34x = 1,227.22 × 511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.34x = 627,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,330.32/889.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.39

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