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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.27, 1,219.35 and 552.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.27, 1,219.35 and 552.61 is: 762.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.27 : 1,219.35 = 552.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.27/1,219.35 = 552.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.27x = 1,219.35 × 552.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.27x = 673,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,825.00/884.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.01

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