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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.34, 1,220.33 and 552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.34, 1,220.33 and 552.75 is: 762.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.34 : 1,220.33 = 552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.34/1,220.33 = 552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.34x = 1,220.33 × 552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.34x = 674,538.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,538.79/884.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.76

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