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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.14, 1,220.35 and 552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.14, 1,220.35 and 552.37 is: 762.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.14 : 1,220.35 = 552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.14/1,220.35 = 552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.14x = 1,220.35 × 552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.14x = 674,084.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,084.73/884.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.42

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