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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.80, 1,220.93 and 530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.80, 1,220.93 and 530.74 is: 732.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.80 : 1,220.93 = 530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.80/1,220.93 = 530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.80x = 1,220.93 × 530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.80x = 647,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,993.34/884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.36

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