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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.34, 1,324.35 and 642.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.34, 1,324.35 and 642.42 is: 962.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.34 : 1,324.35 = 642.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.34/1,324.35 = 642.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.34x = 1,324.35 × 642.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.34x = 850,788.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,788.93/884.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.06

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