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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.76, 1,327.42 and 423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.76, 1,327.42 and 423.14 is: 634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.76 : 1,327.42 = 423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.76/1,327.42 = 423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.76x = 1,327.42 × 423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.76x = 561,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,684.50/884.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.84

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