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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.50, 1,220.97 and 574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.50, 1,220.97 and 574.90 is: 793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.50 : 1,220.97 = 574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.50/1,220.97 = 574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.50x = 1,220.97 × 574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.50x = 701,935.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,935.65/884.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.60

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