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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.26, 1,327.59 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.26, 1,327.59 and 422.64 is: 633.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.26 : 1,327.59 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.26/1,327.59 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.26x = 1,327.59 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.26x = 561,092.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,092.64/886.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.10

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