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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.45, 1,330.81 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.45, 1,330.81 and 425.12 is: 637.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.45 : 1,330.81 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.45/1,330.81 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.45x = 1,330.81 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.45x = 565,756.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,756.21/887.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.51

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