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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.04, 1,325.70 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.04, 1,325.70 and 421.35 is: 631.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.04 : 1,325.70 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.04/1,325.70 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.04x = 1,325.70 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.04x = 558,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,583.70/884.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.85

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