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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.68, 1,330.52 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.68, 1,330.52 and 424.80 is: 636.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.68 : 1,330.52 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.68/1,330.52 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.68x = 1,330.52 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.68x = 565,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,204.90/887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.72

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