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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.53, 1,329.18 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.53, 1,329.18 and 423.99 is: 635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.53 : 1,329.18 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.53/1,329.18 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.53x = 1,329.18 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.53x = 563,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,559.03/886.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.69

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