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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.03, 1,220.63 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.03, 1,220.63 and 570.32 is: 786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.03 : 1,220.63 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.03/1,220.63 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.03x = 1,220.63 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.03x = 696,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,149.70/885.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.58

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