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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.61, 1,220.37 and 569.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.61, 1,220.37 and 569.81 is: 786.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.61 : 1,220.37 = 569.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.61/1,220.37 = 569.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.61x = 1,220.37 × 569.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.61x = 695,379.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,379.03/884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.09

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