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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.06, 1,326.34 and 421.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.06, 1,326.34 and 421.18 is: 631.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.06 : 1,326.34 = 421.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.06/1,326.34 = 421.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.06x = 1,326.34 × 421.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.06x = 558,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,627.88/884.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.89

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