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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.75, 1,220.97 and 535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.75, 1,220.97 and 535.43 is: 738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.75 : 1,220.97 = 535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.75/1,220.97 = 535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.75x = 1,220.97 × 535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.75x = 653,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,743.97/884.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.90

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