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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.06, 1,330.01 and 424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.06, 1,330.01 and 424.83 is: 636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.06 : 1,330.01 = 424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.06/1,330.01 = 424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.06x = 1,330.01 × 424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.06x = 565,028.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,028.15/887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.97

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