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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.78, 1,326.68 and 422.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.78, 1,326.68 and 422.67 is: 633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.78 : 1,326.68 = 422.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.78/1,326.68 = 422.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.78x = 1,326.68 × 422.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.78x = 560,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,745.72/884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.77

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