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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.48, 1,331.52 and 425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.48, 1,331.52 and 425.60 is: 638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.48 : 1,331.52 = 425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.48/1,331.52 = 425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.48x = 1,331.52 × 425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.48x = 566,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,694.91/887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.54

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