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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.81, 1,332.05 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.81, 1,332.05 and 425.34 is: 638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.81 : 1,332.05 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.81/1,332.05 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.81x = 1,332.05 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.81x = 566,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,572.02/887.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.17

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