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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.71, 1,329.12 and 424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.71, 1,329.12 and 424.20 is: 635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.71 : 1,329.12 = 424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.71/1,329.12 = 424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.71x = 1,329.12 × 424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.71x = 563,812.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,812.70/886.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.85

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