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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.08, 1,330.60 and 424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.08, 1,330.60 and 424.76 is: 636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.08 : 1,330.60 = 424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.08/1,330.60 = 424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.08x = 1,330.60 × 424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.08x = 565,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,185.66/888.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.41

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