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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.48, 1,331.37 and 424.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.48, 1,331.37 and 424.94 is: 637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.48 : 1,331.37 = 424.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.48/1,331.37 = 424.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.48x = 1,331.37 × 424.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.48x = 565,745.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,745.71/887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.48

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