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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.79, 1,326.29 and 422.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.79, 1,326.29 and 422.37 is: 633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.79 : 1,326.29 = 422.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.79/1,326.29 = 422.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.79x = 1,326.29 × 422.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.79x = 560,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,183.00/884.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.13

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