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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.03, 1,220.40 and 552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.03, 1,220.40 and 552.64 is: 762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.03 : 1,220.40 = 552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.03/1,220.40 = 552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.03x = 1,220.40 × 552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.03x = 674,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,441.86/884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.92

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