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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.80, 1,326.92 and 422.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.80, 1,326.92 and 422.33 is: 633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.80 : 1,326.92 = 422.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.80/1,326.92 = 422.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.80x = 1,326.92 × 422.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.80x = 560,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,398.12/884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.36

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