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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.36, 1,220.48 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.36, 1,220.48 and 535.04 is: 738.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.36 : 1,220.48 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.36/1,220.48 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.36x = 1,220.48 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.36x = 653,005.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,005.62/884.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.39

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