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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.69, 1,330.97 and 425.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.69, 1,330.97 and 425.46 is: 637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.69 : 1,330.97 = 425.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.69/1,330.97 = 425.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.69x = 1,330.97 × 425.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.69x = 566,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,274.50/887.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.92

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