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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.44, 1,220.36 and 530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.44, 1,220.36 and 530.44 is: 731.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.44 : 1,220.36 = 530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.44/1,220.36 = 530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.44x = 1,220.36 × 530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.44x = 647,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,327.76/884.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.91

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