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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.76, 1,220.58 and 535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.76, 1,220.58 and 535.38 is: 738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.76 : 1,220.58 = 535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.76/1,220.58 = 535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.76x = 1,220.58 × 535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.76x = 653,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,474.12/884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.59

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