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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.62, 1,327.90 and 424.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.62, 1,327.90 and 424.72 is: 636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.62 : 1,327.90 = 424.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.62/1,327.90 = 424.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.62x = 1,327.90 × 424.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.62x = 563,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,981.31/886.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.10

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