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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.55, 1,220.84 and 552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.55, 1,220.84 and 552.90 is: 763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.55 : 1,220.84 = 552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.55/1,220.84 = 552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.55x = 1,220.84 × 552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.55x = 675,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,002.44/884.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.10

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