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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.68, 1,220.10 and 552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.68, 1,220.10 and 552.76 is: 762.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.68 : 1,220.10 = 552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.68/1,220.10 = 552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.68x = 1,220.10 × 552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.68x = 674,422.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,422.48/884.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.33

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