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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.25, 1,219.95 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.25, 1,219.95 and 552.56 is: 762.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.25 : 1,219.95 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.25/1,219.95 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.25x = 1,219.95 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.25x = 674,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,089.47/884.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.33

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