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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.90, 1,332.87 and 426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.90, 1,332.87 and 426.25 is: 639.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.90 : 1,332.87 = 426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.90/1,332.87 = 426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.90x = 1,332.87 × 426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.90x = 568,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,135.84/888.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.14

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