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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.29, 1,220.31 and 552.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.29, 1,220.31 and 552.72 is: 762.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.29 : 1,220.31 = 552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.29/1,220.31 = 552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.29x = 1,220.31 × 552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.29x = 674,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,489.74/884.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.75

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