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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.61, 1,327.22 and 422.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.61, 1,327.22 and 422.15 is: 633.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.61 : 1,327.22 = 422.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.61/1,327.22 = 422.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.61x = 1,327.22 × 422.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.61x = 560,285.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,285.92/884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.37

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