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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.50, 1,326.93 and 422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.50, 1,326.93 and 422.80 is: 634.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.50 : 1,326.93 = 422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.50/1,326.93 = 422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.50x = 1,326.93 × 422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.50x = 561,026.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,026.00/884.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.29

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