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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.04, 1,327.21 and 422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.04, 1,327.21 and 422.02 is: 632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.04 : 1,327.21 = 422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.04/1,327.21 = 422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.04x = 1,327.21 × 422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.04x = 560,109.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,109.16/885.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.86

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