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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.99, 1,332.21 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.99, 1,332.21 and 426.12 is: 639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.99 : 1,332.21 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.99/1,332.21 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.99x = 1,332.21 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.99x = 567,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,681.33/887.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.29

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