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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.66, 1,220.87 and 530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.66, 1,220.87 and 530.69 is: 732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.66 : 1,220.87 = 530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.66/1,220.87 = 530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.66x = 1,220.87 × 530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.66x = 647,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,898.72/884.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.37

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