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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.33, 1,220.28 and 530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.33, 1,220.28 and 530.18 is: 731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.33 : 1,220.28 = 530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.33/1,220.28 = 530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.33x = 1,220.28 × 530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.33x = 646,968.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,968.05/884.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.59

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