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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.68, 1,332.02 and 425.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.68, 1,332.02 and 425.82 is: 638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.68 : 1,332.02 = 425.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.68/1,332.02 = 425.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.68x = 1,332.02 × 425.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.68x = 567,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,200.76/888.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.25

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