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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.56, 1,220.83 and 535.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.56, 1,220.83 and 535.45 is: 739.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.56 : 1,220.83 = 535.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.56/1,220.83 = 535.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.56x = 1,220.83 × 535.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.56x = 653,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,693.42/884.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.00

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