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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.70, 1,326.92 and 623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.70, 1,326.92 and 623.88 is: 935.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.70 : 1,326.92 = 623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.70/1,326.92 = 623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.70x = 1,326.92 × 623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.70x = 827,835.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,835.73/884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.72

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