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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.73, 1,219.91 and 635.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.73, 1,219.91 and 635.25 is: 875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.73 : 1,219.91 = 635.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.73/1,219.91 = 635.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.73x = 1,219.91 × 635.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.73x = 774,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,947.83/884.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.91

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