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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.63, 1,220.90 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.63, 1,220.90 and 535.32 is: 738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.63 : 1,220.90 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.63/1,220.90 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.63x = 1,220.90 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.63x = 653,572.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,572.19/884.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.81

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