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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.49, 1,220.60 and 553.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.49, 1,220.60 and 553.11 is: 763.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.49 : 1,220.60 = 553.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.49/1,220.60 = 553.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.49x = 1,220.60 × 553.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.49x = 675,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,129.74/884.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.30

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