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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.93, 1,221.41 and 573.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.93, 1,221.41 and 573.89 is: 792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.93 : 1,221.41 = 573.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.93/1,221.41 = 573.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.93x = 1,221.41 × 573.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.93x = 700,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,952.12/884.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.10

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