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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.64, 1,220.52 and 506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.64, 1,220.52 and 506.44 is: 698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.64 : 1,220.52 = 506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.64/1,220.52 = 506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.64x = 1,220.52 × 506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.64x = 618,120.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,120.15/884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.73

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