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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.72, 1,219.89 and 570.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.72, 1,219.89 and 570.00 is: 785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.72 : 1,219.89 = 570.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.72/1,219.89 = 570.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.72x = 1,219.89 × 570.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.72x = 695,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,344.01/884.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.95

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