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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.62, 1,220.75 and 501.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.62, 1,220.75 and 501.31 is: 691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.62 : 1,220.75 = 501.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.62/1,220.75 = 501.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.62x = 1,220.75 × 501.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.62x = 611,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,968.62/884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.79

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