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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.45, 1,332.31 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.45, 1,332.31 and 426.12 is: 639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.45 : 1,332.31 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.45/1,332.31 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.45x = 1,332.31 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.45x = 567,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,723.94/888.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.00

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