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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.92, 1,221.32 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.92, 1,221.32 and 530.88 is: 732.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.92 : 1,221.32 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.92/1,221.32 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.92x = 1,221.32 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.92x = 648,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,374.36/884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.69

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