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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.36, 1,221.02 and 552.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.36, 1,221.02 and 552.84 is: 763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.36 : 1,221.02 = 552.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.36/1,221.02 = 552.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.36x = 1,221.02 × 552.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.36x = 675,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,028.70/884.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.30

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