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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.37, 1,220.31 and 530.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.37, 1,220.31 and 530.19 is: 731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.37 : 1,220.31 = 530.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.37/1,220.31 = 530.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.37x = 1,220.31 × 530.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.37x = 646,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,996.16/884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.59

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