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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.91, 1,329.80 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.91, 1,329.80 and 424.08 is: 636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.91 : 1,329.80 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.91/1,329.80 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.91x = 1,329.80 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.91x = 563,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,941.58/885.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.57

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