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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.76, 1,219.68 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.76, 1,219.68 and 553.04 is: 762.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.76 : 1,219.68 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.76/1,219.68 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.76x = 1,219.68 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.76x = 674,531.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,531.83/884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.39

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