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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.76, 1,327.06 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.76, 1,327.06 and 422.52 is: 633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.76 : 1,327.06 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.76/1,327.06 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.76x = 1,327.06 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.76x = 560,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,709.39/884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.74

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