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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.67, 1,331.51 and 425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.67, 1,331.51 and 425.43 is: 638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.67 : 1,331.51 = 425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.67/1,331.51 = 425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.67x = 1,331.51 × 425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.67x = 566,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,462.17/887.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.15

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