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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.07, 1,325.13 and 421.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.07, 1,325.13 and 421.62 is: 631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.07 : 1,325.13 = 421.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.07/1,325.13 = 421.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.07x = 1,325.13 × 421.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.07x = 558,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,701.31/884.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.97

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