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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.05, 1,330.05 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.05, 1,330.05 and 426.16 is: 638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.05 : 1,330.05 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.05/1,330.05 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.05x = 1,330.05 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.05x = 566,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,817.37/888.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.27

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