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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.03, 1,330.05 and 424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.03, 1,330.05 and 424.92 is: 637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.03 : 1,330.05 = 424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.03/1,330.05 = 424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.03x = 1,330.05 × 424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.03x = 565,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,164.85/887.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.15

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