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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,327.58 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,327.58 and 423.72 is: 634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,327.58 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,327.58 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,327.58 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 562,522.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,522.20/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.87

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