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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.71, 1,330.74 and 425.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.71, 1,330.74 and 425.26 is: 637.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.71 : 1,330.74 = 425.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.71/1,330.74 = 425.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.71x = 1,330.74 × 425.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.71x = 565,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,910.49/887.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.49

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