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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.64, 1,220.96 and 535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.64, 1,220.96 and 535.52 is: 739.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.64 : 1,220.96 = 535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.64/1,220.96 = 535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.64x = 1,220.96 × 535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.64x = 653,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,848.50/884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.11

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