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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.83, 1,331.37 and 425.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.83, 1,331.37 and 425.49 is: 638.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.83 : 1,331.37 = 425.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.83/1,331.37 = 425.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.83x = 1,331.37 × 425.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.83x = 566,479.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,479.63/887.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.05

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