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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.70, 1,326.53 and 423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.70, 1,326.53 and 423.81 is: 634.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.70 : 1,326.53 = 423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.70/1,326.53 = 423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.70x = 1,326.53 × 423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.70x = 562,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,196.68/885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.75

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