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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.58, 1,221.24 and 553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.58, 1,221.24 and 553.44 is: 764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.58 : 1,221.24 = 553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.58/1,221.24 = 553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.58x = 1,221.24 × 553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.58x = 675,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,883.07/884.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.07

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