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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.42, 1,330.81 and 425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.42, 1,330.81 and 425.72 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.42 : 1,330.81 = 425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.42/1,330.81 = 425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.42x = 1,330.81 × 425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.42x = 566,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,552.43/887.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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