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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.82, 1,220.91 and 530.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.82, 1,220.91 and 530.73 is: 732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.82 : 1,220.91 = 530.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.82/1,220.91 = 530.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.82x = 1,220.91 × 530.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.82x = 647,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,973.56/884.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.32

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