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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.78, 1,221.12 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.78, 1,221.12 and 530.72 is: 732.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.78 : 1,221.12 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.78/1,221.12 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.78x = 1,221.12 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.78x = 648,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,072.81/884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.47

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