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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.91, 1,331.56 and 426.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.91, 1,331.56 and 426.21 is: 639.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.91 : 1,331.56 = 426.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.91/1,331.56 = 426.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.91x = 1,331.56 × 426.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.91x = 567,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,524.19/887.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.17

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