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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.49, 1,327.27 and 555.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.49, 1,327.27 and 555.63 is: 833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.49 : 1,327.27 = 555.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.49/1,327.27 = 555.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.49x = 1,327.27 × 555.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.49x = 737,464.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,464.39/884.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.78

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