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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.03, 1,220.04 and 662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.03, 1,220.04 and 662.60 is: 914.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.03 : 1,220.04 = 662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.03/1,220.04 = 662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.03x = 1,220.04 × 662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.03x = 808,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,398.50/884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.45

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