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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.34, 1,326.79 and 422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.34, 1,326.79 and 422.06 is: 633.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.34 : 1,326.79 = 422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.34/1,326.79 = 422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.34x = 1,326.79 × 422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.34x = 559,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,979.67/884.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.22

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