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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.88, 1,220.94 and 553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.88, 1,220.94 and 553.14 is: 763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.88 : 1,220.94 = 553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.88/1,220.94 = 553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.88x = 1,220.94 × 553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.88x = 675,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,350.75/884.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.21

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