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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.95, 1,329.13 and 423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.95, 1,329.13 and 423.59 is: 635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.95 : 1,329.13 = 423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.95/1,329.13 = 423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.95x = 1,329.13 × 423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.95x = 563,006.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,006.18/885.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.49

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