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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.26, 1,332.40 and 426.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.26, 1,332.40 and 426.40 is: 639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.26 : 1,332.40 = 426.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.26/1,332.40 = 426.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.26x = 1,332.40 × 426.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.26x = 568,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,135.36/888.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.60

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