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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.14, 1,220.14 and 534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.14, 1,220.14 and 534.63 is: 737.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.14 : 1,220.14 = 534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.14/1,220.14 = 534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.14x = 1,220.14 × 534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.14x = 652,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,323.45/884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.81

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