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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,220.16 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,220.16 and 604.80 is: 834.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,220.16 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,220.16 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,220.16 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 737,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,952.77/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.41

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