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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.71, 1,326.12 and 422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.71, 1,326.12 and 422.20 is: 632.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.71 : 1,326.12 = 422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.71/1,326.12 = 422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.71x = 1,326.12 × 422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.71x = 559,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,887.86/884.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.85

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