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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.39, 1,220.20 and 569.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.39, 1,220.20 and 569.67 is: 785.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.39 : 1,220.20 = 569.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.39/1,220.20 = 569.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.39x = 1,220.20 × 569.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.39x = 695,105.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,105.33/884.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.98

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