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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.95, 1,220.70 and 636.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.95, 1,220.70 and 636.61 is: 878.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.95 : 1,220.70 = 636.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.95/1,220.70 = 636.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.95x = 1,220.70 × 636.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.95x = 777,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,110.48/884.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.14

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