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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.94, 1,328.36 and 425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.94, 1,328.36 and 425.04 is: 636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.94 : 1,328.36 = 425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.94/1,328.36 = 425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.94x = 1,328.36 × 425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.94x = 564,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,606.13/886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.58

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