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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.56, 1,219.55 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.56, 1,219.55 and 569.26 is: 784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.56 : 1,219.55 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.56/1,219.55 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.56x = 1,219.55 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.56x = 694,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,238.19/884.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.84

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