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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.88, 1,220.04 and 687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.88, 1,220.04 and 687.96 is: 948.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.88 : 1,220.04 = 687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.88/1,220.04 = 687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.88x = 1,220.04 × 687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.88x = 839,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,338.72/884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.53

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