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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.65, 1,329.97 and 424.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.65, 1,329.97 and 424.32 is: 636.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.65 : 1,329.97 = 424.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.65/1,329.97 = 424.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.65x = 1,329.97 × 424.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.65x = 564,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,332.87/886.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.48

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