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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.78, 1,326.26 and 421.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.78, 1,326.26 and 421.87 is: 632.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.78 : 1,326.26 = 421.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.78/1,326.26 = 421.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.78x = 1,326.26 × 421.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.78x = 559,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,509.31/884.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.37

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