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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.56, 1,219.69 and 565.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.56, 1,219.69 and 565.11 is: 779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.56 : 1,219.69 = 565.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.56/1,219.69 = 565.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.56x = 1,219.69 × 565.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.56x = 689,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,259.02/884.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.21

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