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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.24, 1,330.86 and 423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.24, 1,330.86 and 423.61 is: 635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.24 : 1,330.86 = 423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.24/1,330.86 = 423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.24x = 1,330.86 × 423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.24x = 563,771.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,771.35/887.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.42

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