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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.26, 1,332.83 and 425.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.26, 1,332.83 and 425.95 is: 639.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.26 : 1,332.83 = 425.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.26/1,332.83 = 425.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.26x = 1,332.83 × 425.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.26x = 567,716.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,716.67/888.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.14

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