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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.37, 1,327.52 and 424.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.37, 1,327.52 and 424.47 is: 635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.37 : 1,327.52 = 424.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.37/1,327.52 = 424.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.37x = 1,327.52 × 424.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.37x = 563,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,492.41/886.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.73

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