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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.23, 1,219.91 and 547.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.23, 1,219.91 and 547.98 is: 756.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.23 : 1,219.91 = 547.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.23/1,219.91 = 547.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.23x = 1,219.91 × 547.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.23x = 668,488.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,488.91/884.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.01

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