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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.08, 1,220.44 and 552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.08, 1,220.44 and 552.99 is: 763.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.08 : 1,220.44 = 552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.08/1,220.44 = 552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.08x = 1,220.44 × 552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.08x = 674,891.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,891.12/884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.39

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