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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.17, 1,331.91 and 425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.17, 1,331.91 and 425.45 is: 638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.17 : 1,331.91 = 425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.17/1,331.91 = 425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.17x = 1,331.91 × 425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.17x = 566,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,664.44/888.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.02

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