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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.27, 1,220.31 and 534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.27, 1,220.31 and 534.75 is: 737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.27 : 1,220.31 = 534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.27/1,220.31 = 534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.27x = 1,220.31 × 534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.27x = 652,560.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,560.77/884.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.97

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