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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.34, 1,220.31 and 548.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.34, 1,220.31 and 548.37 is: 756.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.34 : 1,220.31 = 548.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.34/1,220.31 = 548.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.34x = 1,220.31 × 548.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.34x = 669,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,181.39/884.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.70

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