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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,328.64 and 556.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,328.64 and 556.35 is: 835.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,328.64 = 556.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,328.64 = 556.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,328.64 × 556.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 739,188.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,188.86/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.81

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