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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.80, 1,331.44 and 425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.80, 1,331.44 and 425.32 is: 637.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.80 : 1,331.44 = 425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.80/1,331.44 = 425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.80x = 1,331.44 × 425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.80x = 566,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,288.06/887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.86

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