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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.13, 1,218.84 and 635.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.13, 1,218.84 and 635.37 is: 875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.13 : 1,218.84 = 635.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.13/1,218.84 = 635.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.13x = 1,218.84 × 635.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.13x = 774,414.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,414.37/884.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.91

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