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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.28, 1,331.80 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.28, 1,331.80 and 426.16 is: 638.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.28 : 1,331.80 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.28/1,331.80 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.28x = 1,331.80 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.28x = 567,559.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,559.89/888.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.94

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