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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.69, 1,333.10 and 426.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.69, 1,333.10 and 426.66 is: 640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.69 : 1,333.10 = 426.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.69/1,333.10 = 426.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.69x = 1,333.10 × 426.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.69x = 568,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,778.31/888.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.02

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