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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.94, 1,221.12 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.94, 1,221.12 and 535.56 is: 739.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.94 : 1,221.12 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.94/1,221.12 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.94x = 1,221.12 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.94x = 653,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,983.03/884.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.01

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