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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.58, 1,220.52 and 601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.58, 1,220.52 and 601.08 is: 829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.58 : 1,220.52 = 601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.58/1,220.52 = 601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.58x = 1,220.52 × 601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.58x = 733,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,630.16/884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.35

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