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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.95, 1,331.56 and 425.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.95, 1,331.56 and 425.62 is: 638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.95 : 1,331.56 = 425.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.95/1,331.56 = 425.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.95x = 1,331.56 × 425.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.95x = 566,740.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,740.83/887.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.26

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