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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.66, 1,330.92 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.66, 1,330.92 and 424.83 is: 637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.66 : 1,330.92 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.66/1,330.92 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.66x = 1,330.92 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.66x = 565,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,414.74/886.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.69

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