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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.51, 1,331.70 and 425.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.51, 1,331.70 and 425.21 is: 638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.51 : 1,331.70 = 425.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.51/1,331.70 = 425.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.51x = 1,331.70 × 425.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.51x = 566,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,245.50/887.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.02

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