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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.70, 1,331.50 and 425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.70, 1,331.50 and 425.80 is: 638.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.70 : 1,331.50 = 425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.70/1,331.50 = 425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.70x = 1,331.50 × 425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.70x = 566,952.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,952.70/887.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.68

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