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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.60, 1,327.42 and 637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.60, 1,327.42 and 637.54 is: 956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.60 : 1,327.42 = 637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.60/1,327.42 = 637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.60x = 1,327.42 × 637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.60x = 846,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,283.35/884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.68

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