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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.82, 1,220.92 and 553.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.82, 1,220.92 and 553.13 is: 763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.82 : 1,220.92 = 553.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.82/1,220.92 = 553.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.82x = 1,220.92 × 553.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.82x = 675,327.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,327.68/884.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.23

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