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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.60, 1,324.74 and 623.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.60, 1,324.74 and 623.96 is: 934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.60 : 1,324.74 = 623.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.60/1,324.74 = 623.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.60x = 1,324.74 × 623.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.60x = 826,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,584.77/884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.42

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