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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.99, 1,324.01 and 638.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.99, 1,324.01 and 638.66 is: 955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.99 : 1,324.01 = 638.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.99/1,324.01 = 638.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.99x = 1,324.01 × 638.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.99x = 845,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,597.13/884.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.49

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