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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.78, 1,221.02 and 535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.78, 1,221.02 and 535.40 is: 738.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.78 : 1,221.02 = 535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.78/1,221.02 = 535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.78x = 1,221.02 × 535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.78x = 653,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,734.11/884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.87

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