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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.36, 1,219.86 and 585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.36, 1,219.86 and 585.60 is: 807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.36 : 1,219.86 = 585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.36/1,219.86 = 585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.36x = 1,219.86 × 585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.36x = 714,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,350.02/884.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.76

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