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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.22, 1,220.33 and 506.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.22, 1,220.33 and 506.15 is: 698.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.22 : 1,220.33 = 506.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.22/1,220.33 = 506.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.22x = 1,220.33 × 506.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.22x = 617,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,665.97/884.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.54

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