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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.61, 1,331.46 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.61, 1,331.46 and 425.46 is: 638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.61 : 1,331.46 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.61/1,331.46 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.61x = 1,331.46 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.61x = 566,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,482.97/887.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.21

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