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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.17, 1,326.81 and 421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.17, 1,326.81 and 421.98 is: 632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.17 : 1,326.81 = 421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.17/1,326.81 = 421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.17x = 1,326.81 × 421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.17x = 559,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,883.89/885.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.51

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