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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.72, 1,332.90 and 426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.72, 1,332.90 and 426.30 is: 639.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.72 : 1,332.90 = 426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.72/1,332.90 = 426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.72x = 1,332.90 × 426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.72x = 568,215.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,215.27/888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.36

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