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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.61, 1,329.11 and 423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.61, 1,329.11 and 423.92 is: 635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.61 : 1,329.11 = 423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.61/1,329.11 = 423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.61x = 1,329.11 × 423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.61x = 563,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,427.55/886.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.49

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