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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.71, 1,220.70 and 553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.71, 1,220.70 and 553.02 is: 763.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.71 : 1,220.70 = 553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.71/1,220.70 = 553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.71x = 1,220.70 × 553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.71x = 675,065.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,065.41/884.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.04

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