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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.67, 1,332.66 and 425.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.67, 1,332.66 and 425.96 is: 638.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.67 : 1,332.66 = 425.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.67/1,332.66 = 425.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.67x = 1,332.66 × 425.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.67x = 567,653.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,653.19/888.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.77

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