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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.89, 1,221.18 and 531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.89, 1,221.18 and 531.03 is: 732.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.89 : 1,221.18 = 531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.89/1,221.18 = 531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.89x = 1,221.18 × 531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.89x = 648,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,483.22/884.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.84

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