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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.10, 1,220.70 and 552.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.10, 1,220.70 and 552.91 is: 762.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.10 : 1,220.70 = 552.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.10/1,220.70 = 552.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.10x = 1,220.70 × 552.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.10x = 674,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,937.24/885.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.55

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