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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.20, 1,220.58 and 687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.20, 1,220.58 and 687.40 is: 948.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.20 : 1,220.58 = 687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.20/1,220.58 = 687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.20x = 1,220.58 × 687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.20x = 839,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,026.69/884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.91

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