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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.28, 1,220.77 and 569.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.28, 1,220.77 and 569.73 is: 786.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.28 : 1,220.77 = 569.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.28/1,220.77 = 569.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.28x = 1,220.77 × 569.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.28x = 695,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,514.58/884.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.53

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