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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.56, 1,220.52 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.56, 1,220.52 and 604.48 is: 834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.56 : 1,220.52 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.56/1,220.52 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.56x = 1,220.52 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.56x = 737,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,779.93/884.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.06

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