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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.20, 1,325.78 and 423.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.20, 1,325.78 and 423.31 is: 633.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.20 : 1,325.78 = 423.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.20/1,325.78 = 423.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.20x = 1,325.78 × 423.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.20x = 561,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,209.30/885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.99

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