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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.04, 1,328.71 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.04, 1,328.71 and 423.02 is: 634.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.04 : 1,328.71 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.04/1,328.71 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.04x = 1,328.71 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.04x = 562,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,070.90/886.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.36

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