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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.09, 1,219.99 and 552.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.09, 1,219.99 and 552.50 is: 762.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.09 : 1,219.99 = 552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.09/1,219.99 = 552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.09x = 1,219.99 × 552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.09x = 674,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,041.71/884.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.41

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