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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.13, 1,331.63 and 426.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.13, 1,331.63 and 426.02 is: 638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.13 : 1,331.63 = 426.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.13/1,331.63 = 426.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.13x = 1,331.63 × 426.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.13x = 567,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,298.88/888.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.76

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