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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.06, 1,220.57 and 604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.06, 1,220.57 and 604.76 is: 834.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.06 : 1,220.57 = 604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.06/1,220.57 = 604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.06x = 1,220.57 × 604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.06x = 738,148.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,148.89/884.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.95

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