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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.39, 1,332.59 and 426.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.39, 1,332.59 and 426.08 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.39 : 1,332.59 = 426.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.39/1,332.59 = 426.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.39x = 1,332.59 × 426.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.39x = 567,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,781.15/888.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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