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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.52, 1,220.34 and 552.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.52, 1,220.34 and 552.84 is: 762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.52 : 1,220.34 = 552.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.52/1,220.34 = 552.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.52x = 1,220.34 × 552.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.52x = 674,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,652.77/884.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.73

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