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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.88, 1,325.79 and 422.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.88, 1,325.79 and 422.00 is: 632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.88 : 1,325.79 = 422.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.88/1,325.79 = 422.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.88x = 1,325.79 × 422.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.88x = 559,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,476.75/883.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.98

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