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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.48, 1,220.70 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.48, 1,220.70 and 535.28 is: 738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.48 : 1,220.70 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.48/1,220.70 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.48x = 1,220.70 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.48x = 653,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,416.30/884.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.76

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