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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.87, 1,326.77 and 423.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.87, 1,326.77 and 423.97 is: 634.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.87 : 1,326.77 = 423.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.87/1,326.77 = 423.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.87x = 1,326.77 × 423.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.87x = 562,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,508.42/885.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.98

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