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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.37, 1,219.19 and 635.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.37, 1,219.19 and 635.27 is: 875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.37 : 1,219.19 = 635.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.37/1,219.19 = 635.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.37x = 1,219.19 × 635.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.37x = 774,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,511.65/884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.78

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