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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.87, 1,220.96 and 570.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.87, 1,220.96 and 570.07 is: 786.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.87 : 1,220.96 = 570.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.87/1,220.96 = 570.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.87x = 1,220.96 × 570.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.87x = 696,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,032.41/884.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.59

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