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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.78, 1,327.75 and 422.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.78, 1,327.75 and 422.87 is: 633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.78 : 1,327.75 = 422.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.78/1,327.75 = 422.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.78x = 1,327.75 × 422.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.78x = 561,457.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,457.95/885.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.86

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