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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.40, 1,331.94 and 425.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.40, 1,331.94 and 425.42 is: 638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.40 : 1,331.94 = 425.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.40/1,331.94 = 425.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.40x = 1,331.94 × 425.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.40x = 566,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,633.91/887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.53

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