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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.67, 1,331.24 and 425.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.67, 1,331.24 and 425.21 is: 637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.67 : 1,331.24 = 425.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.67/1,331.24 = 425.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.67x = 1,331.24 × 425.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.67x = 566,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,054.43/887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.69

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