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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.91, 1,221.08 and 574.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.91, 1,221.08 and 574.41 is: 792.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.91 : 1,221.08 = 574.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.91/1,221.08 = 574.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.91x = 1,221.08 × 574.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.91x = 701,400.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,400.56/884.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.62

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