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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.13, 1,220.67 and 553.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.13, 1,220.67 and 553.05 is: 763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.13 : 1,220.67 = 553.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.13/1,220.67 = 553.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.13x = 1,220.67 × 553.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.13x = 675,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,091.54/884.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.57

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