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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.07, 1,220.10 and 534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.07, 1,220.10 and 534.75 is: 738.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.07 : 1,220.10 = 534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.07/1,220.10 = 534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.07x = 1,220.10 × 534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.07x = 652,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,448.48/884.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.01

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