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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.23, 1,220.79 and 569.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.23, 1,220.79 and 569.65 is: 786.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.23 : 1,220.79 = 569.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.23/1,220.79 = 569.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.23x = 1,220.79 × 569.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.23x = 695,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,423.02/884.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.47

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