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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.03, 1,220.77 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.03, 1,220.77 and 570.02 is: 787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.03 : 1,220.77 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.03/1,220.77 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.03x = 1,220.77 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.03x = 695,864.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,864.79/884.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.15

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