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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.25, 1,220.27 and 534.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.25, 1,220.27 and 534.94 is: 738.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.25 : 1,220.27 = 534.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.25/1,220.27 = 534.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.25x = 1,220.27 × 534.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.25x = 652,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,765.51/884.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.21

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