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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.22, 1,220.67 and 530.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.22, 1,220.67 and 530.34 is: 732.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.22 : 1,220.67 = 530.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.22/1,220.67 = 530.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.22x = 1,220.67 × 530.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.22x = 647,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,370.13/884.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.14

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