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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.16, 1,219.61 and 569.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.16, 1,219.61 and 569.31 is: 785.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.16 : 1,219.61 = 569.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.16/1,219.61 = 569.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.16x = 1,219.61 × 569.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.16x = 694,333.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,333.32/884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.30

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