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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.87, 1,329.10 and 423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.87, 1,329.10 and 423.41 is: 635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.87 : 1,329.10 = 423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.87/1,329.10 = 423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.87x = 1,329.10 × 423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.87x = 562,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,746.53/885.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.25

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