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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.50, 1,327.66 and 423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.50, 1,327.66 and 423.35 is: 634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.50 : 1,327.66 = 423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.50/1,327.66 = 423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.50x = 1,327.66 × 423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.50x = 562,064.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,064.86/885.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.74

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