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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.76, 1,220.51 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.76, 1,220.51 and 525.64 is: 725.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.76 : 1,220.51 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.76/1,220.51 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.76x = 1,220.51 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.76x = 641,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,546.25/884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.11

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