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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.53, 1,220.25 and 552.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.53, 1,220.25 and 552.79 is: 762.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.53 : 1,220.25 = 552.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.53/1,220.25 = 552.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.53x = 1,220.25 × 552.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.53x = 674,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,542.00/884.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.60

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