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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.11, 1,328.32 and 423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.11, 1,328.32 and 423.77 is: 635.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.11 : 1,328.32 = 423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.11/1,328.32 = 423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.11x = 1,328.32 × 423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.11x = 562,893.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,893.41/886.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.24

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