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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.42, 1,330.18 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.42, 1,330.18 and 424.24 is: 635.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.42 : 1,330.18 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.42/1,330.18 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.42x = 1,330.18 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.42x = 564,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,311.18/887.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.90

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