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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.87, 1,220.49 and 632.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.87, 1,220.49 and 632.55 is: 872.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.87 : 1,220.49 = 632.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.87/1,220.49 = 632.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.87x = 1,220.49 × 632.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.87x = 772,020.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,020.95/884.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.47

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